Originally Posted by
landdnl
I currently am using spd-sl cleats on ultegra 6700. I commute 23 miles and contend with several lights and many more inconsiderate 4 wheel drivers. I'm looking at being able to clip in and out easier. I'd rather stay clipless to make the ride a little quicker and with a little less fatigue. The Speedplay Light Action Pedals seem to be a good option. But since have only bought one pair of shoes, I'm not very knowlegable what else is out there. Also give me some brands of shoes that is Speedplay compatible. I was looking and either there are very few speedplay shoes out there or I'm not doing a proper search. 3 hole to 4 hole conversion kit not an option. This is going on a KHS 2200 flatbar road bike that I'll be getting in a week and will be using for my winter commute. Thanks.
Just curious. Why aren't the adaptors an option? My impression is that there just aren't that many shoes that are compatible with speedplays out of the box. Sidi might be a brand to try.
I've used various SPDs, Crank Bros, old style Time pedals, and yes a set of Ultegra SPD-SLs. To me the one that's easiest to get in and out of is the one you're most used to.
The Times were probably the easiest but they were horrible to walk on. Of the more modern clipless pedals I've tried the differences seemed small as they tend to work the same way. Different tread designs on various shoes made more difference.
SPD-SLs and road pedals in general aren't so great for commuting because they're harder to walk in but I don't find them much (if at all) harder to clip in to.