Quote Originally Posted by Brandy
Thanks. I feel like I have more power in my pedal stroke with the LOOK cleats, so I'd love to stick with those (especially since they're on my SIDI's) but I was confused because I kept seeing that people recommended SPD's for beginners.
I think a lot of people recommend them for first timers because 1. They are relatively easy to get in and out of and unlike many traditional road pedals they are double sided entry. 2. You can walk on the cleat with relative ease, especially if you get mt. bike shoes and the cleat is recessed.
SPD's I think were the first mt. bike cleat too, so many people are familiar with them. Now there are more choices, like frogs and eggbeaters for mt. biking/touring and lots of new road pedal systems also.

I just switched to Crank Bro's Quattros - the choice was mainly motivated by the fact that they are a sponsor for the team and I could try them without spending a huge amount of money. They are a road pedal based on eggbeaters. So far I like them, but I switched shoes at the same time too so its taking a little time to adjust. I can get out easily enough, but clipping in is still sometimes challenging.