Road Pedal- Speedplay or Quattro?

[AutumnBreez]

I've heard this as well about the Speeplays...that you feel at first like you are pedalling on ice or ball bearings. So we'll see. I'm making the change because I'm doing more endurance rides in hilly country and my knees were starting to give me problems on long rides last year. My SPD's also were causing "hot spots" on the bottom of my feet after long rides.

Thanks to everyone for posting their experiences and comments about pedals. Very helpful as usual.

Ew, not hot spots! I have had to endure 10 last miles in tears on a ride I did last year. I am in hopes that a pedal change will do it for me, I have heard that the nerve under foot can be the culprit....I don't want surgery to correct, I will try different pedals first.help! I have SPD-SL's was it caused from those??? I would think the wider base would be better than a small base? Maybe not... Sitting at a light too long with foot on clutch will give me those sensations as well. I am 5'8 and 160 for now. So I think I can deal with pedals that maybe a smaller rider might not. Any suggestions anyone??

[KnottedYet]

Try putting metatarsal pads on your insoles. ($10) Do you have supportive insoles like Superfeet? ($35)

Both solved my hot spot problems.

(also stretching the toe boxes of tighter shoes)

[traveller_62]

Try putting metatarsal pads on your insoles. ($10) Do you have supportive insoles like Superfeet? ($35)

I use the Superfeet insoles in my cross country ski boots and love 'em. I hadn't thought about using them in my cycling shoes, but it is a good idea!

- CB