The possibility of Speedplays locking up from grit outweighs the double sided entry for me. It's not like I spend that much time getting in and out of the pedals anyway. I got Keo 2 Max Carbons for around $126 inc. shipping from xxcycle and it took 10 days for delivery. They still have them at that price. I'm a longtime Look user so a little prejudiced but the Look 2 Max Carbon is really light with a big footprint and an awesome pedal.