Clipless Pedals/Shoes Question

[spazzdog]

I started, yrs ago, with LOOK or TIME (name that magazine) pedals. I hated them. I'm soooo pigeon toed that when I stood to pump I unclipped.

In 1990 I got Speedplay X1 or X2 (don't remember... they used the same cleat) and I've been on them ever since... the same pedals I got in '90. Just keep 'em clean and lubed. The free-float works for me in an amazing way. To unclip I just pull my foot up. My knees are happy, thus I am happy.

I currently wear SIDI Genius 5 Lorica's with the X2 cleat. The shim required is negligable. It is the best match I've found. My feet are a full size different and the "crank" to fit feature of the SIDI works great. I wore a Specialized shoe before and the shims necessary for the Speedplays made walking, even with cleat covers, uncomfortable.

I'm considering moving to Speedplay Zero's with the dial-in float, but I'd need to try them and see what the max float felt like before I drop the $$.

spazz