Are ARC pedals good the answer is yes but there are many different levels of them. Most of the level difference is weight. The only problems I could see with owning them would be maybe sometime in the future you will not be able to buy the cleats. I do not see that happening for years though if ever. I have thousands of miles on them and have been using them since 1990 and they are still my first choice. I own more than 20 sets. Roger