As mentioned in my previous post, I'm considering a road race sometime this season. I am all set for my first century in a couple of weeks. Next year I am definately doing a few triathlons.

So, here's my thing: I am currently riding in heavy old Shimano touring shoes and using my mountian SPD pedals. I've been checking out new shoes that will work well for the century, road racing, and triathlons. I haven't made any specific picks yet (although the Sidis were the most comfortable), but what I have found is that I'll need an adapter for my current pedal set-up. It seems as though the "roadies" shy away from my mountain bike pedals (not sure why, but that is likely a whole separate thread). Anywhoo, the LBS folks really kept pushing the Speedplay Light Action pedal/cleat setup with any new shoe that I pick. I am leaning towards the speedplay type setup because a) two sided entry b) compatability with most shoes and c) cost effectiveness. I know many people have these.

I'd like to see some pros & cons for them that ya'll have come up with for the Speedplay type pedal.

The LBS didn't really discuss the platform type pedal. How are those? It looks like they are one-sided. I'm not so keen on looking down and trying to flip over my pedal to "click in" to my pedal. What are your thoughts?

The LBS fella also shied away from the crank brothers style pedals. Does anyone have feedback on those?

Thanks to all with any input.