Originally Posted by
PhotoJoe
No, I get it. My only point was that I don't think your weight has anything to do with the pedals. It takes a certain amount of upward/downward force to move the bike. The only thing that your weight would affect would be that it may take a little more force to move the total mass of rider/bike. I think you are totally safe. I'm down to 230 and only ride with SPD's. Pedals and shoes have both held up since 1997. Go for it...you're fine.
How do you get on your bike without putting weight on the pedals?
There are pedals with weight limits - some of the super light ones. They should say, though. Most will be fine.
Speedplay Zero Titaniums and Nanogram Zeros are listed as 185lb max rider weight.