Please help me choose some new pedals

[macski]

Linda - the Shimano pedals will have the same re-orientation issue, they generally hang wrong side up.

My +1 and I recently got Speedplay pedals to replace our Shimanos - his were Ultegra, mine were 105s. He got the zeros that you are considering while I got the easy entry ones and we love them. He's ordered a second set for his commuter bike because he didn't experience any knee pain from his first two rides with the new pedals.

The cleats are much bigger as ozrider said, but we also got 'cafe cleat covers' that are easy to carry and slip on and it's a breeze to walk in them. Even without the covers they are not harder to walk in than my Shimanos.

But the best thing is that you don't have to re-orient your pedal - the double sided entry is woth its weight in gold.

The only drawback is that you wouldn't be able to get a cheaper pedal for your winter bike - it would need to be the same one. And I think they are always sold with cleats - but then you'd have a spare pair of cleats.

[loopybunny]

I recently got a set of Speedplay Zeros. Love them.

The only issue is that I tend to have a hard time clipping into them when I initially start a ride (first foot, my right). It's like I can't put enough weight on them to clip in or something. No problems once I already have one clipped in and I'm moving.

[Bike Chick]

I recently got a set of Speedplay Zeros. Love them.

The only issue is that I tend to have a hard time clipping into them when I initially start a ride (first foot, my right). It's like I can't put enough weight on them to clip in or something. No problems once I already have one clipped in and I'm moving.

I went to Speedplay Light Actions last year and I have the same problem only it's with my second foot and then once I'm clipped in, I don't always feel it. I have to pull up on my shoe to be sure. The other complaint I have with them is that you have to be careful walking in any dirt (ie using a cornfield as for a pee break). Since the cleat is actually attached to your shoe, any soft surface you walk on will collect in the cleat and then you either can't clip in or get unclipped. They make covers for the cleats and you have to be sure to carry these with you if you need to do any walking. Other than that, I've been happy with these but have thought about switching because of these factors.

[Becky]

Love my Speedplay Zeros! I switched for the double-sided engagement. I really like that I can adjust out some of the excess float on the inboard side while keeping more outboard float.

Like others have said, the first few rides on new cleats can be tough to clip in. But they get significantly better after that, IME.

I lube the cleat springs maybe once every few weeks. A little Triflow or similar after a ride does the trick, and it only takes a couple of drops.

[abejita]

I have speedplay lightactions that I love. I've had them on my bike for a year and the only maintenance that I have done is to check the screws on my cleats to make sure they aren't loose.

I have read that some lighterweight girls have more trouble clipping into zeros than other speedplay varieties.

[roadie gal]

I have Speedplay X2s. I needed the float for my wonky knee. I had Northwave shoes that worked just fine with them.

[VeloVT]

Linda - the Shimano pedals will have the same re-orientation issue, they generally hang wrong side up.

I may be misunderstanding this comment/the issue generally, but I don't agree. I do not have to flip over my Ultegra pedals to clip in, or otherwise fuss with positioning -- I just step in. They hang so that the front "loop" is pointing up, at an angle nearly perpendicular to the ground, so you can easily toe in as it comes around.