Exactly what I'm thinking. The giant cleat/slipperyness/etc isn't a factor. This is for my road bike which is only used for long rides, not cafes/etc. I do like a little float however.

the only off putting thing about speedplays is that there is so much float that they can feel unstable. i had a pair of the frogs that worked well but what got me was the fact that because there's no spring mechanism you can't hear a click when your foot exits the cleat, it sort of just disengages. that, and they don't release to the inside (which comes in hand in a crash i'm sure). other than that i thought they were great. just for road riding mind you (even their MTB pedals).

Look cleats are fine for popping into a cafe... its just the grocery trips and errand runs that tend to be a problem

Speedplay zero's have micro-adjustable float and can be set anywhere from 15 degrees to totally fixed.

pwnt haha

bahahaha

i get a lot of comments about my summer commuting (mtb) shoes... i always get the urge to tap dance when i walk in them...

and speaking of the wipe-out factor: the first time i wore my summer shoes this year i went out for sushi and was so excited/distracted i came very close to wiping out in the restaurant and everyone stared :o

That, and they're kinda slippery for random fist-fights.

I was at the track last weekend and needed to rush to the repair stand in between drills to adjust my rear wheel (wearing look cleats). I ran over there steadying myself on the bike, and slid about 15 feet in style to the repair stand. On the way back I did the same thing but everyone looked at me with their mouths agape and told me how easy it is to slip and fall in them. Thanks professors!

Look cleats may not be good for a fist fight, but they are good for a snap kick to the face!

:lol: As long as you aren't wearin' one on the foot you balance on.

What's up w/ Mr. Sprinting With the Least Leverage Possible? Nice video!

I lurk in here to pick up info on riding around in Toronto - I haven't been in the city too long.

FWIW, I've used both Looks and Zeros on my road bike (usually longer rides, very little in/out except for stop lights, very little walking) and greatly prefer the Zeros. The non-centering float does take a while to get used to, especially in sprints or climbing out of the saddle. Two-sided, easy to clip in, easy to clip out. Maintenance is a breeze.

My $.02

One footed track stand grasshopper.

Cool, thanks! I've been using Crank Bros Candy SL's on my roadbike, which have 15deg of non-centering float, so I'm used to it. :) But the ability to reduce that would be nice, not to mention the other advantages over the Crank Bros + Sidi Dominators (lower stack height/etc).

A snap kick whilst ON the bike? Well Jackie, that I would pay money to see. :D

Speedplay Zero Stainless awaiting my appraisal at Cycle Therapy. :D

Now I just need to book that orthotics appointment and get me some Sidi road shoes. ;)

Its the next logical step to take fixed gear trickery apply it to a martial application. Its like tai chi!

PS. a kid named brandon just walked into my cubicle with a lenovo 19 inch lcd screen. This was totally unexpected. SWEET!

Quick word on Scotch night. It's on tonight for 7 'til whenever. Wes' getting coiffed so I know he'll drag in a little later, but everyone who's interested in coming out, PM me for directions/# if you have not already done so.

Sorry no weekday scotch night for me. Thanks though Cam!

Dan what are you doing posting at noon, go do some work.

Wait a second what am I doing posting at noon...damn slow days

He's using his blackberry, yo.

Oh snap! Actually I'm not working at all today! Booyah.

edit: and actually I'm using my gooseberry

Oh no... what trouble did you and Toby get in last night to equal no work today? :)

what a lovely day out there.. I just cruised around for a half hour using The Annoyanator 5000™ on cars parked in bike lanes. :P

oh yeah... yesterday when I was walking to the market to get lunch I saw some dude with a fixed gear in berczy (sp?) park just walking around and doing backflips and crazy floor gymnastics. On the way back I saw a dude on a sweet ass BMC track bike. It was super sweet. That is all.

Parkour ftw. :P

I think Keith knows Mr BMC TrackMachine.

/me pines for a BMC CrossMachine.

Hah, I thought you meant the dude was doing backflips ON his fixie...

:o

That would be Dean, I believe. Nice guy who appears to be living the dream as far as bike porn is concerned. ;)

best hiphop lyrics ever:
Don't make me bite ya face (come on)
'Cuz it ain't like I like the taste
It's more of a psychological thing
My heart pace'll never change
But your cabbage'll get rearranged

“You have the penis of a non-cyclist,” said Dr Minkow.


Also:
"My bike got stolen, and I am looking to buy a sheep mountain bike"
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/323726532.html