Engineering:Speedplay (bicycle 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
- ↑ "Cycling Tips Podcast". Cycling Tips. https://cyclingtips.com/2021/03/cyclingtips-podcast-double-the-weeklong-stage-racing-double-the-drama/.
- ↑ "The Story Behind Speedplay". Velo News. May 26, 2009. https://www.velonews.com/gear/road-gear/why-not-the-story-behind-speedplay/.
- ↑ "Wahoo Fitness acquires Speedplay". https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2019/09/24/wahoo-fitness-acquires-speedplay.
- ↑ "Wahoo's Speedplay Review: Smooth and Solid Power Meter Pedal". TechTimes Magazine. Dec 2009. https://www.techtimes.com/articles/258084/20210316/wahoos-speedplay-review-smooth-solid-power-meter-pedal.htm.
- ↑ "Wahoo unveils upgraded Speedplay pedal line". BikeBiz. 16 March 2021. https://www.bikebiz.com/wahoo-unveils-upgraded-speedplay-pedal-line/.
- ↑ updated 2021-03-16T23:44:32Z, Matt Kollat Last (2021-03-16). "Cycling: Wahoo introduces world's first dual-sided pedal-based power meter, the POWRLINK ZERO". https://www.t3.com/news/wahoo-speedplay-pedal-price-release-date.
- ↑ "Wahoo launches new Speedplay range including power meter pedal". https://cyclingtips.com/2021/03/wahoo-launches-new-speedplay-range-including-power-meter-pedal/.
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