I've been through a bunch of different pedal styles... Speedplay (including Frogs), Dura Ace, Look, Crank Bros., etc. I have finally settled on Time pedals - ZControl for the mountain bike and Alium for the road bike. Both are actually MTB style pedals. The ZControl however has a very large platform, the Alium is much smaller. My goal was to have the same cleat system for both bikes (so I don't forget how to use them).
I settled on the Aliums for the road bike because of foot problems. For years I suffered from "hot foot" or a neroma on my left foot. The Speedplay pedals caused the original injury and the Dura Ace and Look pedals, although better, didn't help. I realize I need a pedal with a platform, however small. The cleat is easy to engage and disengage. The pedals wear well and I can use a MTB style shoes (thank goodness no more Speedplay horse cleats!!!). Plus the pedal/cleats are resonable priced.
Just my 2 cents...
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