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From: Ted Heise <theise@panix.com>
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.tech
Subject: Q on Speedplay cleats
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:26:11 -0000 (UTC)
Organization: My own, such as it is
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I think I've tracked down the source of clicking when I ride--my 
Speedplay X cleats.  When it's not quite so hot I'm going to see 
if tightening the tension screws helps (the C-rings have quite a 
lot of play as currently set).  Further, I get the clicking on 
both my single Ritchey and my tandem--two different sets of 
pedals.

In any case, I'm thinking to get a new pair of cleats.  Even if 
the adjustment resolves the clicking, it wouldn't be bad to have a 
backup.  I'm wondering why the huge disparity in pricing (~10X).  
What looks to be official is ~$200...

https://www.amazon.com/SpeedPlay-Speedplay-Zero-Pedal-Cleats/dp/B00RZP7A60

....whereas another source has them for $23...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4S5TTG/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfc2hhcmVk

Based on the language of the description, I'm guessing these 
latter cleats are of Chinese origin.  And I did notice the title 
says cleat covers, but the pictures (and description) all show 
cleats.  Also, this may be what I bought last time.

Any tips?

-- 
Ted Heise      <theise@panix.com>       West Lafayette, IN, USA