Originally Posted by
grindr82
My LBS has some shimano 105s for around $100, then they recommended a brand called look. Its all honestly over my head. So I dont know which direction to go...
Sometimes you just have to try things to see if it will work for you or not.
Just as you have decided to go from MTB and BMX to cross, you may end up
switching to another system whatever you choose now. Here's another vote
for SPD pedals with MTB/casual shoes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimano_Pedaling_Dynamics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFyXxrqWbPA