Wahoo Fitness  Speedplay Comp Pedals

I did not know before hand that the cleats were made of regular cheap steel, they were working great until I took them out in the rain ONCE let them sit for about 2 days and then went on a ride with my wife and my cleats were sticking pretty bad which ended in me falling over, I wasnt too happy… I got home and checked what the deal was and they were super rusty. I took the cleats apart, gave them a good clean and applied a thin layer of gun lubricant and they’re working better than new! BUT! Please check these things every time you go out, especially if you live somewhere wet! I still like them and still recommend them, although I implore Wahoo to make these things stainless!

One very worrying feature, which I have not seen it mentioned, so maybe a non-issue? As another reviewer noted, there is no longer a nut on the cleat, but an 8mm Allen from the inside to tighten/loosen the cleat. What this means is that half ( I checked) the thread is hollow. Somehow, this does not strike me as sound engineering. Applying all that force on the cleat and relying on a thread that is not completely solid ??? Time will tell, but if I’m correct , someone is in for a rude awakening.

Bought these to update earlier model Speedplays after my 20 yr old cleats finally checked out and (not surprisingly) couldn't find a replacement. Generally happy with the new product. Cleats and pedals are easy to install. I really like the adjustable float, though the limit screws were tight and somewhat hard to adjust at first. Once I had the adjustment dialed in though, I suspect I'll never need to touch them again. I also really like the updated plastic cleat covers - the old metal base cleats needed separate plastic covers not to scratch tile and wood floors. These are a little trickier to snap into than my old cleats, but I suspect I'll get used to them. Snapping out is still a breeze.

I've been riding Speedplays for over ten years now. Other people have encouraged me to go to the more traditional pedals, and I have tried them all briefly, always going back to the Speedplays. Why? Because they do what I need them to do ,every time. Locking in with these pedals is a no brainer. You don't have to spin the pedal to find the correct surface to lock in, it's on bot the top end bottom of the pedal no matter how you spin it. Getting out of the pedal is so simple, twisting your foot slightly. Yeah, I know other pedals can do that too, but with the Speedplays, it's a smooth transition form locked to unlocked, and you ahve the ability to adjust the pedals to a lighter lock or something more robust. With any Speedplay, Comp and above, you have the ability to adjust the freeplay on the pedal as well. Maintenance on the pedal is easy, keep it clean, and lube it periodically, using the Speedplay lube gun. Then we get to the 'gummies'. Walking on the pedals is easy, without the clacking noise you hear all too often. The plastic/poly walking pieces allow you to walk around without fear of damaging or wearing your pedals. On a final note, my oldest Speedplays are on a Canondale CAAD 10 that I picked up about 12 years ago. No other pedal has been on them more than a day (just to compare). My current bikes have Speedplays, and include a gravel bike and a town bike. I simply haven't found another pedal that makes it so easy for me to keep on riding. Did I mention I'm just not going to change, because these pedals do what I want them to do, and without fuss.

I’m an older cyclist as well. I don’t have think or look down to see if I’m in or not. Just step down. I keep mine with more float so I can move my foot a little to avoid numbness or a “hot foot” spot. I’ve had all My bikes with speed play except mtb. When I get off to get some thing to eat at a fast food place, no clacking. My buddy has to carry his cleat covers taking up precious space in his jersey pockets. I take mine apart twice a year to clean and check out the screws. No problems. Easy disconnect from the pedals in an urgent situation

I prefer Speedplay pedals but the new post-Wahoo design has two features I don't like. First, there is no nut than be used to remove the pedals using a pedal wrench; an Allen key is your only option. Second, the pedals are thicker and not compatible with my old Speedplay platformers (which were a great product that should have never been discontinued and should be brought back).

This is my first pair of Speedplay pedals and I'm extremely happy with them. I had tried Shimano's SPD-SL road pedals and cleats but found them frustrating to consistently clip in and out of for the type of riding I do - mixed road riding with frequent stops at traffic lights and stop signs before I can get to less congested areas. The Speedplay pedals are perfect for me because they're double-sided and very easy to get into quickly. I've also used 2-bolt SPD cleats but the Speedplays are even easier because there's no need to "hook" the tip of the cleat into the pedal - you just put your foot down and go. The cleats have a lot of float adjustability for heel movement in and out, so these are also a good option if you have knee problems. The Speedplay Comp pedals come with "easy" tension cleats, so they don't require a lot of force to twist out of, but still have enough tension to hold the shoe securely to the pedal. Construction on the pedals is very high quality; these updated pedals from Wahoo now have a metal construction all the way around the pedal surface, increasing durability, and have a sealed bearing system so they no longer require regular regreasing like older models of Speedplay pedals did. Overall my experience with the Wahoo Speedplays has been great and I plan on using them as my road pedal from now on.

These pedals are great for quick releases once you get the hang of them. As my first clip in pedals, these were a bit hard/confusing at first, but easy once you get the hang of it. Also plenty of resources for guiding installation and use. I have used them for ~750 miles so far and will hopefully continue to use these for races and casual biking.

I'm extremely pleased with my Speedplay pedals. I've used them for years and feel that they give my leg/knee more freedom to move in a natural motion than some of their competition. Sure the clips on my shoes wear out after thousands of hours of use, but I think that that is a natural situation with all products.

Missing screws! Took back to REI after installing the pedals because some screws were missing For the cleats.The REI bike shop said I needed to return the item, including the pedals, in order to re-purchase a package that includes the screws. Then, they wanted to charge me to reinstall.