Speedplay Pedals: Even Better With Just One Cleat Cover!

Why should you remove only one of your Speedplay cleat covers?
Speedplay pedals are revered for their dual side ease of cleating in and their durability. As their cleat surface is metal, they will outlast the plastic Shimano and Look cleats by a huge timeframe. I was keen to try them out for myself.
The reality for me, was that the cleating in wasn't as smooth as I had hoped. That was until I lost a cleat cover, and things improved significantly. What a stroke of luck!
When I transitioned to Speedplay, I was also surprised by the complexity of the installation process and the cost of the cleats. The other pedal / cleat systems are far simpler and cheaper.
Speedplay does have the advantage of adjustable float and more rotation available if needed, which is beneficial for injury prevention. Overall I'm glad i switched to Speedplay, and glad I lost a cleat cover!
Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:24 $1500 Pedals
00:51 Speedplay Cleats - Complicated!
01:39 Speedplays Last Longer
02:03 Speedplay Cleats are Expensive
02:14 Adjustable Float
04:53 The Accidental Solution
06:07 In Australia, Always Cleat Out On The Left
07:19 It is All Good Unless
07:27 Why Not Take The Other Cleat Cover Off?

[@davidmayede8484]

I use the Keep on Kover Z.3 and haven't experienced an issues, though I have the older Speedplay Zeros

[@podiumphysio657]

Glad they are working well for you

[@Jam789]

R u keeping your 160 crank?

[@podiumphysio657]

Oh yeah. They are awesome. I've just ordered a new bike and will have 160s installed on this also!

[@davidboonzaayer6832]

Looking forward to some more videos on the shorter cranks !

[@podiumphysio657]

@@davidboonzaayer6832 For sure. Im looking forward to that also. I contracted COVID 4 weeks ago and want to make sure I am fully recovered before I start smashing myself on the bike again.

[@Jam789]

@@podiumphysio657 I have tried 167.5 and 170 from the original 175. It seems that 170 is more suitable for me at this moment

[@podiumphysio657]

@@Jam789 Sure. Listen to your body - it will give you the best advice!

[@pdlngsqrs9547]

No choice when 90% of time the unclipping side falls off.

[@podiumphysio657]

Yes I was a bit surprised when the cleat cover disappeared. I did not feel it come off at all. It sounds like maybe it is more common than I thought!