Look or Speedplay Frogs

[tlnbmd]

I have Shimano now and having a problem with my left foot getting stuck while dismounting.
I am interested in either Look or Speedplay Frogs.
Any comments are appreciated.
Thanks

[sookiesue]

Hi!
I love my Speedplay Frogs. I was very apprehensive about trying clipless pedals before my first big bike event last year, and my bike fitter suggested the Frogs for me. They have been great. Really easy to get in and out of, and very comfortable on my knees. They also were very easy to install. My bike fitter installed them for free (I bought the pedals from him) because they don't require a lot of fine-tuning.
Good luck!
Susan

[tlnbmd]

thanks!

[Gowest]

I started with shimano pedals - used them for several years and then went to Look Keo's.....I have used the Look's for 2 years and they are on their way out - they don't "right" themselves and I am always having to flip the pedal around to clip in....normally not a problem unless I am racing - which I do.

I will be putting the speedplay frogs on in a week or so - I have yet to talk to anyone who didn't like them....unlike the shimano and keo's I have used in the past.....

[zoom-zoom]

I hated my Shimano pedals. I had several bad falls when I could not get unclipped. I suspect the curvature of my shoes caused the cleats to deform and not seat right in the pedals. I have had 0 issues with Look Keo Plus pedals.

[carolp]

just back from RAAM and haven't been posting, but I'll chime in that I am a tandem rider and love my speedplay frogs.

[Tri Girl]

Loved my Speedplays. Had to change to Shimano because I wanted to wear my Keen commuter sandals all the time- for racing and just recreational riding (and the Speedplay doesn't work with the sole). I have liked them both. No complaints.

[Catrin]

Loved my Speedplays. Had to change to Shimano because I wanted to wear my Keen commuter sandals all the time- for racing and just recreational riding (and the Speedplay doesn't work with the sole). I have liked them both. No complaints.

Which Speedplay pedals did you have? My Speedplay Frogs work with the same shoes I used for Shimano...

[Triskeliongirl]

LOVE my speedplay frogs!

[BikeDutchess]

Another Frogs fan here. And I use them with my Keen Commuter sandals as well.

[Tri Girl]

Which Speedplay pedals did you have? My Speedplay Frogs work with the same shoes I used for Shimano...

Hmmmm... I didn't have the frogs. Just the big blue dics speedplays. Hmmmm... I might have to look into the frogs.

[Catrin]

Hmmmm... I didn't have the frogs. Just the big blue dics speedplays. Hmmmm... I might have to look into the frogs.

The Frogs are one of their mountain bike pedals, later this year they are coming out with another type but they are keeping the Frogs around.

[tlnbmd]

I bought the Speedplay Frogs today and had them installed.
They feel like my feet are going to pop off on their own, very slippery on the pedals.
I will spin around my neighborhood and practice taking them off and on before my next group ride.
Most reviews were positive.

[BikeDutchess]

That "floaty" feeling takes some getting used to, especially if you're coming from a Shimano-type of clip. Hope they work out for you!

[Catrin]

Yes, the "floaty" feeling is from the increased float in the pedals - your ankles and knees have much more freedom than some other pedals and does take some adjustment. It didn't take me too long to adjust when I switched, and I've never accidentally unclipped.

When you clip in your second foot, you might want to pull up on the pedal to check that you clipped in completely. I remember when I first switched that I wasn't sure if that second foot was in all the way or not because there wasn't the "clunk" that I got from the SPD pedal. There was a couple of times that I hadn't at the beginning, but that's not happened for a long time. I hope you wind up enjoying your new pedals as much as I've come to!