Quote Originally Posted by wolfak View Post
I wear my Specialized Taho's on my road bike and don't mind them at all. I use SPD multiple release mode pedals as well. I also wear a visor on my helmet. I'm super-FRED and I know it, and don't mind it.

I think the Taho is stiff enough - although sometimes I do wonder about getting more power transfer from a keo look pedal. However I'm not that fast, but I'm not really trying to get faster, just enjoying it all.

I think you should do whatever you think is right for you, and if it means trying stuff out, good, if not, also good!
It's not just about going fast and trying to get faster. For one, you may have less rider fatigue with a stiff shoe and more efficient pedaling, and that can translate to longer, more enjoyable rides. So I guess that's the key--improving efficiency. Whether that translates into speed or distance or neither is really up to you and how you like ride and train. Of course, you may not notice a difference at all.

I can understand wanting to save money. If you do have problems with the MTB system like GLC, you'd wind up spending more money in the long run and having a useless pair of pedals sitting in the corner with your Tahoes. If you like the fit of Specialized shoes, they often have some sales around this time of year. You can also go with a lower end road shoe and get a lot of the benefit of having a road shoe without the extra weight savings and bling on the sole that a serious racer would want. Then you'd just have one pedal purchase to make, and so long as you don't go with carbon pedals (which I'm assuming you won't anyway because of the $$) you shouldn't have to worry about doing any catastrophic damage even if they get really banged up over the years.