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GUARANTEED FASTER TIMES ON STRAVA. OR YOUR MONEY BACK. I'm the first bike fitter in England to offer a full money back guarantee on bike fitting. I am that confident in my ability to help you improve, that if you don't shave time off your rides within 28 days of your initial fitting session, you get 100% of your money back, no questions asked!* With my dynamic bike fit process and experience within the bike fitting industry, I see a whole variety of people, from avid sportive riders to professional racers, I fit any bikes, not just a particular brand, and can supply and fit any correct sized parts to ensure your bike fits you the best it possibly can. Bike fitting in its best form. I work by fitting your bike to you, not you to your bike.  Through postural analysis, flexibility and range of movement testing (as well as a few other tricks of the trade), I can make sure that you are in your optimum position without increasing your risk of injury! Added to my background as a Sports Therapist, my knowledge of how your body works and how to maximise your performance will ensure that I help you to get the most out of your time on the bike. If you'd like to talk further about how I can help you, or if you have any questions, please email me on Stephen@yorkshirebikefitting.co.uk or visit www.yorkshirebikefitting.co.uk Happy riding! *Offer only applies to advanced and pro fitting sessions purchased from 01/02/16, refunds exclude any special order items, standalone services such as cleat fitting, wedges, or parts fitted to the bike.

Benefits of Speedplay pedals!

So you've seen those lollipop lookalike pedals on peoples bikes at the local events, have you wondered what they are?

They are made by a company in Canada called Speedplay and come in a few different forms, the most popular being the Zero and Light Action versions, I'm going to cover the benefits of the Zero ones in this blog.

There are 7 main benefits to using Speedplay, I'll go through them below!

1) Adjustability - Position of Speedplay cleats is really important, as that's the only way you'll get the most out of them, a bit like any cleat I guess! But when it comes to Speedplay, you won't get much more adjustability from any other brand. You can adjust the cleat on all 3 axis independently of each other, something that no other brand offers.

           The real standout feature for this is the ability to dial in exactly how much float you want, but more importantly in what direction, for example you can have as much movement as you like to the outside (up to 15 degrees) but none to the inside, or a little either side of the correct position, it's entirely customisable to suit your needs. Float can be adjusted when you're on the bike too if you've got a handy assistant or a professional bike fitter to hand!

2) Durability - Maintenance of Speedplay pedals and cleats is probably one of the easiest things you can do with your bike, just pop the little end cap off the pedal with a small phillips head screwdriver and use a needle nose grease gun (available from www.yorkshirebikefitting.co.uk) to inject some fresh grease in until the old stuff comes out of the axle side of the pedal body.. Easy really!  Cleat wise, just squirt a little bit of dry lube on the black sprung clip after every few rides and you'll be right as rain!

3) Dual sided entry - Yes, for all you SPD-SL and KEO users out there, this will sound like a revelation for you, although for the SPD users often found on mountain bikes, it will be second nature. It makes it mega easy to clip in and out at traffic lights with Speedplays, you won't be fumbling around trying to flip your pedal over round the the engagement side any more!

4) Large pedal platform - Means that you can apply maximum power to the pedal with minimum pressure to the foot, avoiding nasty numbness or discomfort in the feet!

5) Cornering clearance - You'll be able to put the hammer down round corners whilst those behind you will have to freewheel due to the added clearance that Speedplay pedals offer vs other brands.

6) Weight - Speedplay pedals are some of the lightest available, and will be the perfect addition to your lightweight summer steed!

7) Spindle length - Speedplay manufacture their pedals in 4 different spindle lengths, avoiding the need for bulky axle extenders in order to get the right fit. (I can help in determining the correct Speedplay axle length for you)

In short, Speedplays are going to be great for you if:

•  You're looking for the bit of extra added performance or comfort
• You've previously struggled with lower limb joint issues (seek professional bike fit advice)
• You want a high level of customisation when it comes to the cleat/pedal interface

I can advise you on whether Speedplay is suitable for you, the best way to go about fitting cleats to you (whether through your own adjustments or via one of my bike fitting services) or the best pedal out of the range to suit your needs (there are so many different options it can be quite confusing!)

If you'd like more information, just drop me a line on Stephen@yorkshirebikefitting.co.uk !

I am also currently offering discounts on all speedplay pedals in stock (over 33% in some cases!)