Road Cycling - What clipless pedals do you have?

I'm new to road bike cycling and got myself a pair of cheap IconIcon SPD (I think) pedals to go on my Trek 5000 (kind of a mis-match...). I went cheap on the pedals because I wasn't sure what to look for/expect from clipless pedals (my first time using them). Now (4 days of 4 hours cycling each day, with lots of traffic lights), I'm getting use to them and love them. I read a bit more about pedals.

Things that I don't like about my current pedals are:
1. They float (which is good), but it's not "smooth", kind of scratchy...if you know what I mean.
2. They're kind of heavy.

I'm thinking about changing to something better (?), but not sure what exactly to the higher priced ones can/will offer.

So, what pedals do you use and what do you like about them?

I have speedplay x2 with some cheap but pretty good looking nashbar shoes.
first ride, i fell and thought about selling them. now that i loosen the spring, im loving them.

Speedplay Zero's - easy to get into and have adjustable float.
Shimano SPD SL Ultegras - solid platform, easy to get in and out, lightweight cleat.

I like them both.

55/Rad

time ATAC aliums. (yeah, they're MTB pedals, so what!? ;)) i might get some impacts someday, if i feel the need to walk like a duck...or some coombe pedals.

I have the Shimano SPD SL Ultegras. They are very easy to get in and out of (I havent fallen over yet...or even come close), and the power transfer is awesome. I dont have a whole lot of experience with clipless pedals, but the float with these pedals is sufficient, and by no means "scratchy."

Oh yeah the pedals are used with these :
http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/medium/SH-R151.gif

Shimano PD-R540, SPD-L style....works for me :)

Shimano PD-M520. i know...mtn pedal, but it came with the trek 2200. it was either nike hautacams or upgraded pedals...i chose new shoes haha :P

melloboy

Speedplay zero. Before I had Speedplay X3, and before the I had Shimano SPDr..
Speedplay are prefect pedals for me..

Please, don't forget to tell me why you like your current pedals.

Speedplay. I love them for their smooth and liberal float.

Please, don't forget to tell me why you like your current pedals.

i'm not sure why i like the times, they were my first clipless pedal, i got them because they had a reputation for being easy to get in and out of, and being really durable. i also got them because i wanted mountain cleats and shoes because they're more walkable. i have to say, they've lived up to their rep thus far.

i just got a new pair of shoes/pedals. Look A3.1 pedals and Specialized pro road shoes. I like them, they are much better for performance than my old toe clips. So far no complaints......

Speedplay X2 and X3 patched with a pair of Time shoes.

Shimano R600 SPD-SL The easiest pedal I have ever gotten into. Wide stable platform, nice amount of float.

time atac's on both my bikes ...

Entry level looks with Shimano carbon soled shoes...model: SH-R150 paid 179$CDN + tax for thoe shoes (US130$ish?) and although my entire bike is Italian and I committed sacralige on the shoes I wanted to get shoes from the store I bought the bike because I was so happy with everything (service/price/etc;) and so I went with these and entry level look pedals.

Chad

ps. on my mtn bike I have specialzied body geo comp shoes and M-505 shimano pedals which I like (liked alot until i tried the looks...I like the bigger platform for long distances now)

Time ATAK Alum. I love them for the same reason OneTinSloth does. Light enough, double sided, lots of float, easy to get in an out of. A seasoned cyclist in my area recommened them and he is right. Additionally, they have a larger platform, so I could ride my bike with street shoes if I needed to. BTW, I have them on a Trek 5000 & love them.

DP

BeBops, Light, strong, plenty of float, look awesome, never clog, easy in easy out, double sided, release to the left and to the right, no one else has them, yet they are IMO the best.

I use Look CX-6 (http://www.lookcyclesusa.com/pp-cx-6.htm) pedals. I like the fact that I can adjust the spring tension, float, and spindle-to-crank arm distance. However, I do wish the cleats would last longer!

:eek:

Ed

I've been riding with Speedplay X2's (with Nike Poggio's) for just a week now, and I've gotta say I'm very happy with them. I was using older Shimano SPD's and decided to go to a Look type system, but the LBS talked me into the Speedplays. I demo'd his bike and shoes on a trainer in the shop and I decided to give them a try.
Now I've got about 80 miles on them spread over 3 rides and I'm happy with the decision. Easy in/out, double sided, and simple. The only negative is the size of the cleat (although the look cleat is also no picnic). If you go with the speedplays, you need the cleat covers for your shoes.

my pedal/shoe combo are the speedplay X1 and our team shoe the Shimano R215...great combo but the shoe especially! ive had my x1's for about 2 or 3 years and they never let me down...love em

Speedplay Zero's
I love the adj float and light weight. Easy to clip in also.

Speedplay X2's with Nike Poggio *sp* shoes

Well, once I find a used roadie that fits me and my budget....Shimano M505. Reason for mountain pedal is I have em on my mountain bike, and I would rather not buy a second pair of riding shoes...I'd rather spend that cash on bike parts :)

Campy Record Pro-fit on my Serotta. Old Look pedals on the Poprad and tandem.

Shimano PD-R540, SPD-L style....works for me :)


Same here, you get a lot of bang for your buck. :D

Speedplay X/3 with Specialized Pro Carbon shoes.

Picked up my Trek Madone 5.2 last Friday and had the Look A3.1 pedals put on to go with my Cat-1 Galibier shoes from Performance Bicycle. I like the Look because they are easy to clip on and easy to clip off. My first pair of clipless so I don't have anything else to compare it to. David

Ultegra SPD-SL's. I've had them for a month. Easy to get out of, but I'm still having trouble clipping in sometimes, especially when trying to quickly cross an intersection. I banged my right ankle pretty good tonight.

When I first got them my bike felt 5 pounds lighter because of the far superior stiffness and efficiency of the connection compared to my old SPD's.

I'm new to road bike cycling and got myself a pair of cheap IconIcon SPD (I think) pedals to go on my Trek 5000 (kind of a mis-match...). I went cheap on the pedals because I wasn't sure what to look for/expect from clipless pedals (my first time using them). Now (4 days of 4 hours cycling each day, with lots of traffic lights), I'm getting use to them and love them. I read a bit more about pedals.

Things that I don't like about my current pedals are:
1. They float (which is good), but it's not "smooth", kind of scratchy...if you know what I mean.
2. They're kind of heavy.

I'm thinking about changing to something better (?), but not sure what exactly to the higher priced ones can/will offer.

So, what pedals do you use and what do you like about them?

I use Shimano SPD MTB two sided pedals, and MTB shoes. I can clip in without thinking in the city traffic, and can walk around easily at the club's coffee stops on rides. My suggestion, since you are new to clipless, is to take a couple of months, maybe more, and do some research on the different pedals, while you become used to using clipless with the ones you currently have. THEN you can get the ones you'd like. I'd like to try some LOOK pedals and road shoes, but they are very expensive, so I'll wait.
Oh, and if anyone comments on you using MTB pedals on a CF bike, just drop them.

Ultegra SPD-SL pedals with Specialized Pro Carbon shoes.

man. what a combination... feels like i'm locked in and can fly up hills with super solid transfer of power.

Look A3.1 and Specialized Pro road shoes.

Shimano SPD shoes and pedals.

Still using my first set of Exus E-12 pedals with Lake shoes.

LOOK pp247. Awesome large platform, easy to engage and out, still light and best is the adjustable float. You can get a pair for less than $60 including cleats. Replacement cleats go for around $12 or less.

http://img24.exs.cx/img24/4669/look_pp247_silver_m.gif
http://img60.exs.cx/img60/6242/LOOKRedCleats.jpg

Cheap-o SPD mountain pedals. I like the dual sided entry and the walkability of mountain shoes for those coffee stops. On the road they work OK with enough float for me.