Road Cycling - What to do? Pedal decision. Any help?

Here's my situation... I just bought a second road bike. It came with Campy Chorus pedals. I own another road bike and have been using basic SPD pedals (MTB) pedals on it. I think I want to move the SPDs to my commuter bike (Trek 7200) and put the same kind of road pedals on both of the road bikes.

I only have a little experience with road pedals. As I see it, I have a couple of options:
Should I just buy another pair of the Chorus pedals for the other bike?
Should I sell the Campy's that came with the bike and get two sets of Speedplays?
Is there something else I should consider, like just keep on using SPDs on all the bikes?

I know I could just buy a wrench and switch one pair between the two road bikes, but I will be doing some riding with my son and there will be times when both road bikes are used at the same time. (I hope many times!)

I'm interested in hearing from experienced riders about their pedal preferences and suggestions. I ride 100-150 miles a week in the summers and do a couple of century charity rides each year. I'll be 50 this year and weigh 175lbs. What do you think would be a good choice for me?

Hi,
if you want to go with a different pedal system, you will need a 2nd pair of shoes as well. I did that. Something to think about. If you like spd, you could just stay with them. I have eggbeaters on one bike, and I like them a lot. My only complaint is the small contact patch, but they fixed that with the new Candy pedals, which I am hoping to try. I have been less than ecstatic with my spd pedals, but my LBS has some old style Ultegra cleats that have more float than the standard. That might make them work for me, I need a lot of float. I think each system has advantages and disadvantages. I like the feel of the eggbeaters, and I'll never like the spds as much. I haven't tried the rest.

Like "late" said, if you like spd stay with them, but consider your shoes.
I had this same problem not too long ago, I ride with look system, I finally wore a pair out and tried spd, biggest mistake of my life. I prefer the look system because I have ridden them for so long, plus there is a larger platform, so I can put more energy into the pedal.
Now all my road bikes and my son have look pedals and my 3 pairs of shoes all have look cleats, I even got an extra pair of pedals just in case something happens and I need to replace them.
Some people prefer ford, some like chevy, I choose Bianchi :D
All the people that replied to my thread told me the same thing , basically ride what is comfortable to you.

...I will be doing some riding with my son and there will be times when both road bikes are used at the same time. (I hope many times!)... What do you think would be a good choice for me?

One more thought I'd throw out there. The shoes your son will be wearing is also a factor. I agree with bianchi_rider that it's nice to have a larger platform like the Looks have. I ride Shimano SPD-SLs (PD-R600s) which are similar to Looks, I really like them, and one thing the wider platforms help with is preventing hot spots. I don't know the riding level of your son, but if he'll be using less expensive shoes with non carbon soles, the wider platform should help reduce the risk of hot spots, and hopefully help him enjoy cycling more and enjoy it with you. You might want to check out roadbikereview.com for more pedal reviews and comments.

- Ralph

One more thought I'd throw out there. The shoes your son will be wearing is also a factor..., and one thing the wider platforms help with is preventing hot spots. I don't know the riding level of your son, but if he'll be using less expensive shoes with non carbon soles, the wider platform should help reduce the risk of hot spots, and hopefully help him enjoy cycling more and enjoy it with you.... - Ralph

Thanks. Those are good points. I do have an issue with 'hotspots' on my right foot on long rides with the SPDs & my Specialized shoes (only one foot though, is that odd?) My son has MTB shoes right now. I hadn't really thought about the shoe issue for him. I was more concerned with being able to switch bikes without a hassle, and making a good pedal choice for the long term. Right now I'm leaning toward getting a larger platform pedal. There's just no good way to try them out though, so one relys a lot on the experiences of others. My son isn't an avid rider, but he plays soccer and basketball and can go forever. Not particularly fast, but forever! I really enjoy our rides :)