Should I switch from road clipless pedals?

[jennyrc]

So...this is a little off topic but I'm hoping someone here can help me. I just ordered a pair of Sidi shoes (women's genius 5 pro carbon if this matters) and now I'm trying to figure out pedals.
Right now I use shimano spd's with mountain bike shoes. From my initial understanding, I'll need to get new pedals/cleats for these shoes (SPD-SL). I also thought that Look and Shimano were the brands that had these type of pedals. However, after reading through this forum, it sounds like speedplay might be pedals I would like (I specifically like the idea of having a wide range of adjustments that can be made, as well as their ease to get in and out of).
So first question...are speedplay's compatible with the shoes I just bought?
Second...Is there some sort of adapter I can buy to make my current pedals compatible with my new shoes, or does that just add too much bulk, etc. (I currently have my pedals set so they are very easy to get in and out of...which I love)
Thanks for input!

[Owlie]

So...this is a little off topic but I'm hoping someone here can help me. I just ordered a pair of Sidi shoes (women's genius 5 pro carbon if this matters) and now I'm trying to figure out pedals.
Right now I use shimano spd's with mountain bike shoes. From my initial understanding, I'll need to get new pedals/cleats for these shoes (SPD-SL). I also thought that Look and Shimano were the brands that had these type of pedals. However, after reading through this forum, it sounds like speedplay might be pedals I would like (I specifically like the idea of having a wide range of adjustments that can be made, as well as their ease to get in and out of).
So first question...are speedplay's compatible with the shoes I just bought?
Second...Is there some sort of adapter I can buy to make my current pedals compatible with my new shoes, or does that just add too much bulk, etc. (I currently have my pedals set so they are very easy to get in and out of...which I love)
Thanks for input!

Here you go: http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?f...ide.searchroad
Just select your shoe manufacturer, then the type of sole (Millennium III, I think).

[hulagirl]

So...this is a little off topic but I'm hoping someone here can help me. I just ordered a pair of Sidi shoes (women's genius 5 pro carbon if this matters) and now I'm trying to figure out pedals.
Right now I use shimano spd's with mountain bike shoes. From my initial understanding, I'll need to get new pedals/cleats for these shoes (SPD-SL). I also thought that Look and Shimano were the brands that had these type of pedals. However, after reading through this forum, it sounds like speedplay might be pedals I would like (I specifically like the idea of having a wide range of adjustments that can be made, as well as their ease to get in and out of).
So first question...are speedplay's compatible with the shoes I just bought?
Second...Is there some sort of adapter I can buy to make my current pedals compatible with my new shoes, or does that just add too much bulk, etc. (I currently have my pedals set so they are very easy to get in and out of...which I love)
Thanks for input!

Speedplay cleats are compatible with 3 and 4 hole shoes. They won't fit on 2 hole shoes.

And again - another vote for Speedplay. I went from SPD pedals to Light Action due to the constant force of the spring turning my foot. Speedplay has no spring force to fight against and the float is amazing on the Light Action. Like ice skating at first, but now I'm seriously in love with them. And SOOO easy to maintain!

[hulagirl]

Oh and one other thing Lisa - I had foot numbness and pain issues that I fixed with a saddle change. My saddle was too narrow and I was cutting off circulation. Not fun!

[alice]

I can't give advice on road vs. mtn pedals or what will work for you, but if you go the mountain pedals route, I can heartily reccommend the Keen cycling sandals. I find them to be a little stiffer in the sole than the identical looking Keen non-cycling sandals, but equally comfortable; wearing socks warms them up, not wearing socks lets you feel the wind on your toes. ^_^