Quote Originally Posted by westtexas View Post
Personally, I hate my speedplays. I started on SPDs and I loved them, no problems, but my orthopod and bike fitter recommended the speedplays because of the increased float - I have knee and IT band issues and speedplays are supposed to be "the" pedals for people with knee stuff. I find them nearly impossible to get in and out of, even despite riding on them for almost 7 months now. Even today I was cursing them out loud while riding with a new group because I loathe them so much.

But my knees do feel better.

I also prefer less float - I feel like my feet are just flying around sometimes with these new pedals.

I have the Zeroes, FWIW.

I would recommend follow through with your plan. If you are otherwise happy with your SPDs and the tension can be adjusted in such a way to make it easier for you to clip out, I'd stay with them. But that's just me
Gee, I thought I was writing when I read this I gave my speedplays to my hubby even though they were suggested to me for all the above reasons. I also wanted a bigger platform to offset foot fatigue, especially when touring. I am on Shimano A530's and very happy, I have my clip- in side set pretty loose so I can actually wiggle my foot around a bit. And if I am having a crabby knee day, i clip out, flip the pedal over and ride on the platform.