Speedplay Zero setup Question

Triathlon Forum
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I’ve got a question for the bike setup guys out there. I just switched pedals from Look to Speedplay Zeros. The question I have deals with the amount I need to lower my saddle to account for the smaller distance between the pedal spindle and the shoe sole. I simply measured the distances on both setups and subtracted:

Look/Shimano Carbon shoe d = 7/8"

Zero/Shimano Carbon Shoe d = 7/16", therefore

I need to lower my saddle: 14/16"-7/16" = 7/16"

Does this seem consistent with what other people have seen? Also, any other helpful hints on the switch. I’ve ridden Look for the last 14 yrs, since I started riding in my early teens, and I’ve never ridden anything else. Thanks…

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7/16ths of an inch seems like a lot- No, I just did the metric conversion- That is about right. I think in metric only. Be sure to read the installation instructions for Zeros: do not over torque the mounting bolts, use White Lightening or other thick, wax-based lubricant on the spings. Use Loctitie 242 on the threads of the mounting bolts. Consult the Speedplay website with any installation questins. Mostly, DO read the instructions. Very important.

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Thanks…

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That sounds about right. According to Speedplay it is 10mm (all the CSC boys made the same change).