Originally Posted by
ladyroadie
Geez there are a lot of options out there. Thanks for all the input...I think I'm leaning towards SPDs, since it seems that only a few of you felt that you quickly outgrew them. Walkability isn't a huge factor but it would be nice (and I'd like to keep the total cost under about $200).
Don't do SPD. Some of the posters recommended SPD-SL, which are NOT the same thing. They are the road version from Shimano, much more similar to the LOOK type. IMO, SPD has no advantages over any of the other systems. At least get the egg beaters if you want a SPD type system, you have the advantage of 4 sided entry and easier exit.