A Cycling & bikes forum. CycleBanter.com

Go Back   Home » CycleBanter.com forum » rec.bicycles » Techniques
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Opinions on Speedplay X-5?



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old January 3rd 05, 07:20 PM
David B.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Opinions on Speedplay X-5?

I need a pair of Speedplay X-series pedals for a new bike. Hoping to
save a few bucks, I've been looking for a used set of X2's but I've
been surprised at the high prices these pedals seem to command in the
used market, so I've begun to consider the new X-5 pedals. Anyone have
an opinion on these? Have the durability issues that seem to have
plagued the X3's been resolved in this design? Are the X-5's innards
any different from the X-2's?

  #2  
Old January 16th 05, 04:35 PM
Qui si parla Campagnolo
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

David- Hoping to
save a few bucks, I've been looking for a used set of X2's but I've
been surprised at the high prices these pedals seem to command in the
used market, so I've begun to consider the new X-5 pedals. Anyone have
an opinion on these? Have the durability issues that seem to have
plagued the X3's been resolved in this design? Are the X-5's innards
any different from the X-2's?



The mani problem with X-3 were the off shore 'puck' and the lack of
compatibility and durability. Why SP did was make a X series with a chrom-moly
spindle, instead of a stainless steel one, ala the Zero, leaving the 'puck' the
same as all other X-series. Great way to get great pedal at less money. Better
bearings, no less spindle durability, just black instead of silver.


Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"
 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Crankset opinions jim c Techniques 14 December 16th 04 01:32 AM
Speedplay v. Time Bob M General 3 August 24th 04 08:11 PM
Which type of bike? Your opinions please. Chris Hansen General 3 January 16th 04 01:10 PM
Speedplay VS. Dura Ace???? Ryan Bates Marketplace 17 October 28th 03 03:16 AM
Speedplay pedals and tech support - positive feedback post Callas General 2 September 26th 03 06:09 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:48 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 CycleBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.