Riding in the Spring Classics requires more than just guts and power, it requires specialized hardware that can endure mud, muck, cobbles and inclement weather. Most road pedals are built for sunny skies and warm temps — not for mud and grime.
As such, for several years, racers have been using custom one-off Speedplay Pave pedals that feature an open design and a specialized cleat that provides improved performance under the most demanding of conditions. Now, these pedals are available to consumers — for a price.
Regular Speedplay Zero’s are my pedal of choice, but I won’t be hopping on these any time soon, but if you want the latest-and-greatest, or if you regularly ride the pave, then Speedplay has your number. And, for now, these are handmade in
Speedplay Pave Pedals Details:
- Dual-sided entry
- Adjustable float or fixed position options
- Independent foot axis adjustments for all three directions
- Lowest stack height on the market (down to 8.5mm)
- Up to 39 degree cornering clearance
- Large pedaling platform
- Fits 3 or 4-hole shoes
- Not recommended for CX or MTB use
- Weight: Titanium (94 g. ea.), Stainless (115 g. ea.)
- Price: Titanium ($499), Stainless ($339)
More Info: Visit Speedplay.com