Originally Posted by
chenghiz
There's 2 kinds - SPD and SPD-R. SPD is the standard 2-bolt cleat you see on MTb and Chrome and so on, the more 'walkable' kind. SPD-R has a 3-bolt cleat and is the 'road' type - more secure and better power transfer (from what I understand) but walking the the shoes is awkward.
Ah! Gotcha. Thanks! Is the SPD-SL under the SPD or the SPD-R? Yeah, I dont mind wearing road shoes for longer rides but versatility is a good feature. From a performance stand point, do you think I can tell the difference between an SPD and an SPD-R? I'm a clipless noob.