ilima, thanks for the information. I have had IT problems from running and although I'm pretty much pain-free on the bike, I have had some IT pain lately. I think it could be because I need new pedals and I feels like there is a lot of play in between my cleat and pedal. I have the red cleats which allow for a little more float and have helped relieve some of the pressure I had on my knees.

Becky, (in layman's terms) does that mean that it is easier to clip out of the classics as opposed to the sprints? (sorry, but i'm still learning bike terminology)

thanks