I have just been devirginated to the world of road cycling and I'm ecstatic. My two friends who ride Madones got me loving it and we're planning on doing some triathlons next summer/fall.

I just got a Masi Vincere (105 front de. and Ultegra rear de.) from a LBS. ($1300 to $850 new with warranty!)

My question is this: I have toe strapped pedals on there now and I'm looking (no pun intended) into some new pedals to race with. I'm between the Speedplays and Look models. What's the input from you veterans? Or is there another style I should consider?

From a physics standpoint I see the Looks being better as they cover a larger surface area, but what's the experienced opinion on this?