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Shimano SPD SL: good enough system for racing?

  • 24-12-2013 10:46pm
    #1
    Trojan
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    Appreciate any thoughts on this present-related question: is Shimano SPD SL a good enough system for high end racing?

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  • #2
    godtabh
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    Trojan wrote: »
    Appreciate any thoughts on this present-related question: is Shimano SPD SL a good enough system for high end racing?

    Aren't they used through out the peleton?


  • #3
    Briando
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    They are widely used. I prefer Speedplays since the cleats dont wear down anywhere near as fast and are double sided. More expensive to buy though.


  • #4
    Trojan
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    Is the power being put through something that's a major factor in pedal choice? I.e. can they handle the kind of power generated in track sprints (individual pursuit, etc)?

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    Darkglasses
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    godtabh wrote: »
    Aren't they used through out the peleton?

    Good enough for Sky, Argos-Shimano, Garmin, BMC, and Orica Greenedge for sure...


  • #6
    godtabh
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    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Good enough for Sky, Argos-Shimano, Garmin, BMC, and Orica Greenedge for sure...

    Are they all shimano supplied teams? Or would group set deals be separate to shoe/pedal deals?


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  • #7
    Darkglasses
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    godtabh wrote: »
    Are they all shimano supplied teams? Or would group set deals be separate to shoe/pedal deals?

    Strictly speaking they're separate, since Speedplay and Look also make an appearance in the pro circuit. But yeah they're all Shimano teams, generally Shimano will sponsor a team for groupset, wheels and components all at once.


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