SPD or Look Pedals?

[GabbyGirl]

I have a road bike and am currently using SPD pedals and cleats. a friend told me i should change to Look pedals/cleats. Any advice? i've been trying to research but can't make up my mind. I would love to know the advantages/disadvantages of each.

[tctrek]

There are many different types of pedals/cleats out there. I started out with SPD, but then when I wanted to switch to a road shoe, I tried Speedplay Light Action. I really love them - very easy to get in and out of.

[jessmarimba]

my advice is...do what you're comfortable with. If she's about your size/shoe size, why don't you give hers a spin & see what you think? While there are certain characteristics to each, what matters is what you like.

[Miranda]

I had spd at first as well. I now use the Look Keo Elle pedals. Just love em.

The road specific type pedal gives you a wider contact surface under the ball of your foot. For me, it eliminated some pain issues due to more support, and pressure of pedaling being spread out over a larger surface.

I also wanted something with a low release tension. The Elle version is thinking of ladies who are typically lighter than males. And less force to get out of your pedals.

I tried Speedplays and they were just not for me. After being use to catching my toe in first with spd, then stepping down, I did not like the stomp straight down effect of Speedplays.

Great tip of trying the gf's pedals. As with anything there is always an adjustment period. Just gotta decide if you like em in the end.

[Chicken Little]

I stick with the SPD's. I just walk around too much, or am scared I will need to walk around too much, or don't like slipping in bar, on the spilled beer.

I think it's probably the later...

[Catrin]

I like my SPDs, I can walk around with them AND, now that they are adjusted properly, there really is not any tension to speak of and are very easy to clip in/out of.