Speedplay (bicycle pedal)

Speedplay X pedal

Speedplay Frog pedal

Speedplay (stylized as SPEEDPLAY) is a brand of clipless road cycling pedals owned by Wahoo Fitness. Wahoo Fitness re-engineered the lollipop pedals for increased durability and easier setup and maintenance. The pedal features dual-sided entry, 0-15 degrees of free float and 3-axis adjustability, which contributes to enhanced comfort and performance.^{[ citation needed ]}

Speedplay pedals are used by many professional racers and triathletes, such as Jan Frodeno, Fabian Cancellara, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Daniela Ryf and by american professional cycling team EF Education–EasyPost. ^{[1] [ better source needed ]}

History

The first Speedplay pedal, the X, was patented in July 1989 by Richard Byrne. The company was founded in July, 1991, in San Diego, California. ^[2] In September, 2019 Wahoo Fitness announced the acquisition of Speedplay. ^[3]

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.
2. "The Story Behind Speedplay". Velo News. May 26, 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
3. "Wahoo Fitness acquires Speedplay".
4. "Wahoo's Speedplay Review: Smooth and Solid Power Meter Pedal". TechTimes Magazine. Dec 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
5. "Wahoo unveils upgraded Speedplay pedal line". BikeBiz. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
6. Kollat, Matt (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".