Speedplay?

[southjerseygirl]

Love my Speedplay Zeros. No problems clipping in and out, even with new cleats. Nice amount of float (and adjustable) so easy on the knees. Just have to wiggle my heel a tiny bit to clip in (my heavier riding buddies just step straight down but I need a little wiggle). With good shoe insoles I have no problems with hotfoot. Highly recommended!

[Bike Chick]

Went to Speedplay Light Actions this year and love them. I had spd's before and had no problem switching over. The cleats make the shoes very slick to walk in, even on concrete, so I would recommend getting the cleat covers for your shoes. I didn't have any break in clipping out--they were smooth as silk--but clipping in was stiff for a few weeks.

[Becky]

Another Zero fan here. I do have a little bit of trouble with brand-new cleats, but they loosen up nicely after a little while. I do "the wiggle" with new cleats, but can step straight down with broken-in ones. No hotspot troubles here- the combined platform of the pedal and cleat is as big as the Looks that I used to use.

I've also used Speedplay Xs, and liked them a lot. The only reason that I switched so that I could limit the inboard float. I think I still have the Xs and new cleats somewhere if you're interested...

[roadie gal]

A vote for Speedplay X2's. I have a funky right knee and my SPD's were giving me pain. The Speedplays ended my knee pain. Like everyone has said, there's a bit of a learning curve to get used to the float. But I wouldn't trade them for anything now.

[Nightowl]

I'm a new rider. (Started in May and have about 1200 miles in since then.)

I switched from platform to Speedplay Frogs last month. I couldn't be happier with the choice. I've fallen twice due to just plain silliness and the learning curve. Otherwise, I have found them easy to get in and out of and my knees feel great. They are mountain types and the shoes are very comfortable and easy to walk around in.

Good luck with your choice.

[Crankin]

I've been using Speedplay X2s since 2002, after about a year with spd pedals. My knees love the float. Never have any trouble clipping out. I do have a little trouble clipping in my left foot. I had a shim under the cleat and it was screwing up the spring, so I took the shim out and it's much better. I was considering getting the light actions, but I have heard that you can unclip unintentionally and that does not thrill me.
My other bikes have campus pedals with spd clips on one side and flat on the other. It feels very "constricting" to ride without the float of the Speedplays when I ride my hybrid or mtb.
Get the cleat covers. I don't know how anyone could even attempt to walk without them. Plus, even the tiniest bit of dirt will mess up the cleats and you won't be able to clip in.

[PinkBike]

there was a recent thread here about just this issue, but i'm too lazy to look it up. something about not good for small women? small feet? however, since i am not a small woman, and do not have small feet (!) i absolutely love my speedplays. except if you have to go thru dirt or sand you will never clip in again. if you do you will not get out of them.

ok, maybe not never, but the sand and dirt stick into the cleats and you have to wash them out. This happens every year at the river crossings at el tour de tucson and i'm still searching for that perfect device to cover the cleats while we walk thru the washes.

[arielmoon]

Love my speedplay 5X's!