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peedplay pedals have long been a
The next big thing for our line of pedals will be
favourite of bike fitters due to the ability to
the POWRLINK ZERO which will be in the
independently adjust fore/aft, medial/lateral
market soon.
and float along with multiple axle lengths to provide different stance widths. With the latest
What impact do you think the different
versions released by Wahoo, the new owners
centre of rotation on the Speedplay
of Speedplay, we spoke to Katie DuPree,
system has on pedalling efficiency and
Wahoo product manager for pedals and
biomechanical effectiveness?
sensors, to hear about the developments.
The rotational free float is a core value for Speedplay pedals. As with all biomechanics in
How do you feel you have improved on the
cycling, you want everything to be in
original pedals?
alignment and have a dialled-in setting for the
Wahoo expanded accessibility to Speedplay's
individual cyclist. The further your
adjustable float; it is now available in both
biomechanic settings are out of skew, the
Standard and Easy Tension Cleat systems,
more you increase risk of long term wear and tear, which leads to
rather than just Speedplay Zero cleats from the
discomfort and potential
legacy Speedplay line.
injury. The solid base and
The legacy Ultra Light
foundation of this bike fit lies within the pedal and cleat
Action cleats did not offer adjustable float. The Wahoo Speedplay pedal has been redesigned with a
system as a fixed point — the base — of your riding position. Having a solid,
sealed system that no longer requires greasing
connected, and aligned point in the pedals
and regular maintenance. The redesign has also
increases cycling efficiencies and thus leads
increased the durability of the pedals, and made
to improved cycling performance. Everything
the Speedplay pedal system easier to install with
builds upon that, so it's very important to start
hex wrench design.
with the best pedal system and having the adjustable float of the Speedplay system
What do you see as the main benefits of the
allows cyclists to have the best possible fit for
Speedplay system?
their specific body mechanics and comfort
The main benefits are dual-sided entry making it
needs.
easier to clip in and out and get on with your ride, 3-axis adjustability for dialling-in a perfect fit,
Will you still be offering multiple axle
rotational free float 0-15 degrees, low profile
lengths to bike fitters?
design for better aerodynamics, low stack height
Yes, Wahoo will be introducing multiple axle
for increased power transfer, walkable cleats, and
lengths for the Wahoo Speedplay Zero pedals
exceptional cornering clearance.
in the near future. Available lengths will be 56mm, 59mm and 65mm.
Any interesting new developments in the pipeline?
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