Originally Posted by dalesd

I switched to Speedplay Zero pedals from Crank Bros Eggbeaters this year. My first "road" pedals.

Some advice from a new user:
Get the torque wrench screwdriver tool for installation. It's $18 and worth it. I found getting the torque right on the mounting screws was critical. Tighten them too much and they're hard to clip in. Too loose and the screws will come loose.

When I first put them on, one pedal was very hard to clip in. The other was easy. It took a good 500 miles for that cleat/pedal to break in. Now it's fine.

I have the Zero pedals with the new "walkable" cleat. It's pretty good for light walking. I used them on a tour and I was fine, although one of the rubber bits did tear while walking up a steep hill in camp. Then I lost it on the next day's ride. Maybe I'll pack spares for next years tour.

Also on that tour, I got caught in a thunderstorm and stepped in some mud while seeking shelter. That foot became very difficult to clip in and out. Like scary difficult, "Oh crud, I can't unclip. I'm going to fall!" I didn't fall, but I had to really think ahead before stopping until I took it apart, wiped it down with a napkin, and finished that day's ride. That evening in camp, I took them both apart and cleaned them thoroughly. After that I was more careful about mud and I haven't had a problem since.