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sasqatch
08-02-2004, 05:04 PM
What pedals are the most adjustable for the tension release mechanism? I'm running look 396's and I've been clipping out in sprints. I was wondering if anyone who was running spd-sl had any opinions. Or anyone that was running anything else that had good luck with them.

Thanks,
AJ

C-40
08-03-2004, 04:47 AM
No tension adjustment needed (or avaialble). Never accidently clipped out of one.

Kerry Irons
08-03-2004, 04:57 PM
In most cases, people who have accidental release from Look pedals will finally admit that their cleats are worn or damaged. Try a new pair of cleats before you move on to more expensive solutions.

Fogdweller
08-04-2004, 02:47 PM
I've been running them for about 6 months now. Not sure if they are the "most" adjustable in tension but I'll give you a recap. The allen screw atop the rear release has a total of three full revolutions for you to dial in a tension that is comfy for you. They come from the factory at the easiest setting which was way too loose for me so I took a full turn on both sides after about a mile. It produced about the same release tension I needed to release the Time Equipes I had just replaced so I left it alone. Prior to the deathride this year, I took a quarter turn on both sides since I knew I'd be standing a lot during the day. The difference was dramatic and is almost too stiff. I'll most likely back them off in a while. Don't think I'll ever tighten them the full monty either. I thought for the price/weight, they were a better deal than the new Time Impacts. I used the Equipes for about 10 years and really liked them but the D/A is the only modern pedal I've tried.

Spyky
08-05-2004, 05:59 AM
What pedals are the most adjustable for the tension release mechanism? I'm running look 396's and I've been clipping out in sprints. I was wondering if anyone who was running spd-sl had any opinions. Or anyone that was running anything else that had good luck with them.

Thanks,
AJ

Time to replace the cleats most likely. Much cheaper than buying a whole new pedal too.

-Spyky