This lateral float was claimed to be easier on your knees.

Not needing spring tension to hold the cleat in place allowed for total free float of your foot on the pedal.

The locking mechanism for the pedal didn’t rely on spring tension which made entry easy but made unintended release virtually impossible.

No kicking, no fumbling, no looking just step down and go. And entry was relatively easy by just by stepping down into the cleat whether the pedal was right side up, upside down or anywhere else in its rotation.

The round “lollipop” platform allowed for dual-sided entry.

Compared to every other clipless pedal of the time (and still pretty much true today), the Speedplay X pedals were very different: The original Speedplay X pedal was patented by Richard Byrne in 1989 and he founded the company in 1991. The Easy Tension cleat utilizes spring technology to allow for an easy and effective clipless experience.The Wahoo incarnation of the venerable Speedplay pedal The cleat spring housing plat allows for up to 8mm of side to side flexibility.ġ - 15 degress of micro-adjustable free float to dial in the perfect amount of movement. With the left/right adjustment you can further dial in your cleat placement. Up to 14mm of fore/aft (forward & back movement) adjustability to lock the cleat base plate into place on the bottom side of the shoe. Independent 3 axis adjustability to optimize fit and enhance performance through better biomechanics on the bike. The dimpled, low profile design and rubberized texture allow for better traction and enhanced walkability.

The Easy Tension cleat utilized an easy action spring mechanism for a simpler pedal engagement experience for those smaller or more novice riders.

Enhanced walkability and adjustability make this cleat comfortable and functional for every level of cyclist. While retaining all the advantages of the SPEEDPLAY Pedal System, the easy action spring mechanism makes it a breeze to clip in and out. Step, snap, and ride with confidence using the SPEEDPLAY easy tension road cleat.

Speedplay cleat spring