Quote Originally Posted by Beane View Post
1) Do you find the pedals too small (surface area-wise) ?
2) Is the large amount of float really hard to get used to and/or bad when out of the saddle?
3) Is it really impossible to use the cleats if they get at all dirty?
4) Do the cleats really wear out super easily?
5) Have you ever clipped out accidentally?

...and happy new year!

I started on Looks (red, not Keo) and moved to Speedplay X2's in '05.
So, I think I can put my $0.02 in here for you!
1. No. No problems there. Are you worried about hot foot? I've never had a problem with that.
2. It took some time getting used to the float - especially when standing. It was like standing on a wet ice cube! It took some time to learn what I've termed "leg discipline." But, you get over that feeling of wobbliness pretty soon.
3. So I've heard. I can just hear the mechanic at my LBS saying "So....don't get them dirty!" The cleat covers are a must. I've never had any problems with my cleats, as I always wear the covers. I've seen people's covers get sucked off their cleats in muddy ground at group rides, however, so watch for that. Again, I've never had a problem, and this year, I've been less-then-religious about zapping them with dry lube.
4. How would you define "super easy". I have about 2K on mine right now...maybe 2500, and they're fine. I'm still on the same cleats I got in Oct '05. I had the mechanic at the LBS zap the pedals with some grease last week, but other than that, they've been super easy and very low maintenance.
5. Never.
Hope this helps.