Originally Posted by
Neil_B
So you want to change to an entirely new clipless system? Candies are not SPD compatible.
Candies are a 2 bolt spd style cleat.
The advantage to the candies is the inner 4 sided spring that spins independently of the small platform. This makes them super easy to get into but the platform shown in the picture sits below the spring and is designed for shoes with aggresive lugs to have something to sit on. Road shoes probably wouldn't make contact with it causing all of the pressure to sit on the smaller spring area.
As for true "platform" pedals, if you are looking for a pedal that you can use with both bike shoes and regular shoes they are without a doubt a good option. But road pedals and cleats are damn near equal in contact size to any of the true platform pedals mentioned here so I'm not sure if there is an advantage to them from the size perspective.