Speedplay (bicycle pedal)

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Speedplay X pedal
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SPEEDPLAY,now owned by Wahoo Fitness, is a brand of clipless road cycling pedals. Wahoo Fitness re-engineered the lollipop pedals for increased durability and easier setup and maintenance. This advanced pedal system features dual-sided entry, 0-15 degrees of free float and 3-axis adjustability, which contributes to enhanced comfort and performance for all levels of athletes’ on the bike. Models include ZERO, AERO, NANO and COMP. SPEEDPLAY pedals are used by many top professional racers and triathletes, such as Jan Fordeno, Fabian Cancellara, Lucy Charles-Barclay, EF Education and Daniela Ryf. Speedplay road pedals are popular with triathletes and professional cyclists.[1]

History[]

The first Speedplay pedal, the X, was patented in July 1989 by Richard Byrne. The company was founded in July, 1991, [2] in San Diego, California. In September, 2019 Wahoo Fitness announced that it acquired Speedplay [3] pedal company to bring innovation and simplicity to the bike pedal product line.


Technology[]

Speedplay Advanced Road Pedal System is characterized by double-sided entry, rotational free float and 3-axis adjustability to allow a rider to step on either side to engage the cleat, and keep the foot free to rotate from side to side about the center of the pedal.[4] The float and micro-adjustability is reported to be easier on the knee joints to increase comfort and optimize fit on the bike.[5]

In March, 2021 Wahoo Fitness launched a redesigned Speedplay pedal range, which sealed the bearings to streamline setup and maintenance of the pedals. Simultaneously, Wahoo Fitness announced the POWRLINK ZERO[6] power meter pedal set to be released in summer 2021. [7]

References[]

  1. ^ "Cycling Tips Podcast". Cycling Tips. Retrieved 2010-04-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "The Story Behind Speedplay". Velo News. May 26, 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Wahoo Fitness acquires Speedplay".
  4. ^ "Wahoo's Speedplay Review: Smooth and Solid Power Meter Pedal". . Dec 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Wahoo unveils upgraded Speedplay pedal line". BikeBiz. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ updated 2021-03-16T23:44:32Z, Matt Kollat Last (2021-03-16). "Cycling: Wahoo introduces world's first dual-sided pedal-based power meter, the POWRLINK ZERO". T3. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  7. ^ "Wahoo launches new Speedplay range including power meter pedal".
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