Originally Posted by
radshark
Which is easiest to setup? I think the speedplays or 540s because they have more float. Never used speedplays but my commuter has 540s - they work good (but heavy). I think speedplays would be good for beginners. They do cost more but if you decide to upgrade later you will spend more .. can someone chime in on how long the cleats will last?
My LBS told me to expect to replace them once a year and perform basic maintenance once a month. Replacement cleats are relatively expensive at about $40.
I have about 2,500 miles on SPD and I don't recommend them. Road shoes with SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay, etc. are all fine to walk into the coffee shop and back to the bike.