I’m using the Xpedo cleats with CXR pedals - no squeaking, works fine.
I tried Shimano SPD cleats but they were harder to get out of, it felt like something was grabbing when I unclipped.
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Are there any pedals that are still being sold that work with the Assioma spindle? Pretty much all of the ones mentioned in this thread seem like they’re sold out.
CXR, Trvs Duo, Baldwins, M-Force 4, I’m having trouble finding any of these (and I’m starting to get tired of waiting for the more expensive SRAM X-Power).
The M-Force 4 is discontinued, so that one will be hard if not impossible to find. I’m pretty sure it works with the M-Force 8 as well, but they are pricey. The CXR and Baldwin are in stock on Xpedo’s website in a few colors, so it should be possible to find them somewhere if not direct from them.
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You could investigate this option and report back 
Hi everybody,
iI bought a left assioma spare axle a week ago and a pair of XPEDO M3s. Changed the axles, which is the only thing that needs to be done - or? After changing the axle and tightening the screw-nut the play from left to right dissapeared. What was left is the vertical play on the side of the axle close to the crank . I measured both axles (favero and xpedo) and found out that the favero axle is measuring 0.39 Inch while teh Expedo Axle measures 0.47 Inch. So the play to me looks like something you just cannot avoid. Reading through your posts it seems to me that I am the only one with such a play in the pedal?
M-Force 3 pedals have a different bearing system to the M-Force 4 and 8s and aren’t compatible with the Assioma axles.
Mike
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So to sum up, the following pedals are compatible with the assioma-hack:
M-Force 4
M-Force 8
CXR
Baldwin.
I thought the M3s workout as well as GPLama shows the hack using the M3s,…
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Just checked out the @gpl video. He used the M-Force 4 bodies. The M-Force 3 pedals use a bushing rather than a bearing which is why you’re finding that the axle is a different diameter.
Mike
Great - I appreciate your effort! Thanks!
The iSSi Flash III (3-bearing) pedals make a flawless swap.
The Bontrager Comp may well be another possible pedal. That’s only based on appearance and the 3 cartridge bearings it uses.
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The iSSi III Flip pedals will also likely work. The Flash and Trail are confirmed swap candidates.
Are you satisfied with the ISSIs - never heard of them here in europe.
I find them much easier to clip into than the Xpedo M4s. A bit heavier would be a neg. for the weight weenie. Think iSSi is a QBP house brand (Quality Bike Products).
Thanks for checking the Issi pedals. I have a pair and was too lazy to check this weekend. I also have a pair of Nukeproof Horizon CS pedals that should work - same axle, three bearing set up and like Issi pedals, easy to remove and replace o ring seal. I doubt the Horizon CL would work since the pedal body is likely to far inboard.
CS might work as long as there’s enough room for the “power pod”. CL definitely looks like there isn’t enough room.
The CS may be to wide as well? Pics below of the bare spindles / pedal bodies for comparison. You can see how close the pedal body of the iSSi is to the power pod. Also one of the iSSi trail pedals (which was the test mule).
Found this example of the Xpedo M-Force 8s and they had the same issue I found with the M-Force 4s, the inner seal wasn’t tight. 
Here are links to the various ref images. I used the Favero seal and end caps for the iSSi Flash setup.
Top two pics for pedal spidle/body fit and the last pic shows SPD cleat interface and design. CW from upper left: XT, M-Force 4 CR body, SRM spd, iSSi Trail with Favero
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Was anyone able to confirm whether or not the Ritchey pedals shown above will work for the mod?
Also, there are several Wellgo pedals that have the tapering axle that look like they could work, even a platform pedal option. Here are a couple from the Wellgo site that look like they could work, but there are more that look similar:
https://en.wellgopedal.com/products_detail_5_437.htm
https://en.wellgopedal.com/products_detail_5_430.htm
Thanks for this info! Does the Issi Flash tighten fully and still spin easily when swapped? Same for the Issi Trail? It looks like it fits really well. In relation to the pedal itself, does it clip in and release smoothly and easily? Any issues with your shoes? It looks like the pedal itself provides quite a bit of space between the inside of the pedal and the Assioma power unit. Are you happy with the Issi mod overall? Thanks!
Like the Xpedo (and the Assioma body on the power spindle) there is a bit of play with the nut tight. The end cap is what removes the final bit of play. Both versions of the iSSi (Flash and Trail) spin well. No binding like the CXR can have. The seal from the Assioma spindle fits up nice against the iSSi body. I personally find it much easier to clip into (it’s very much like clipping into a Shimano or SRM pedal). I’ve always found Xpedo more difficult to clip into with the rougher and more angular shapes. Did another trainer ride with them today and am glad to have gone with the iSSI.
The shoe really needs to angle in from the side width as it approaches the sole to clear the power pod. This is on the CXR body but it’s similar with the iSSi. The shoes are the Shimano RX8 which are fairly minimal. Have some Pearl Izumi X-Pros and they would need to be trimmed a bit to clear. You won’t want any shoe contact with the power pod.
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