Pedals decision help.
 

Well I am reasonable veteran road rider but all I have ever used is eggbeaters. They are easy to get in and out and I never have to worry. I have never come unclipped and no real hot spots even on centurys. The thing now is I have on my one bike in 2 years and about 4k miles on the eggbeaters and the left pedal is getting a tad loose. I have options.

First is I could rebuild the pedal no problem for 20 bucks. Second I could simply buy a new set for about $40 not a big issue. Third, I could get a set of Look Keo or 105's road pedals and give them a try. I do think in the long run they could be better with a larger platform area, but I have to buy new shoes.

On thing I should mention is I am use to a decent amount of float with the eggbeaters and in general would not like a pedal with no float. I got to have some float to keep the knees and legs going well. Being an old runner first I like the idea of flexible movement with the pedals ( at least a little). The eggbeaters probably have a bit much I don't mind them but it could be less too.

For the record I do not race but I like to ride as quick as I can rides of 30-60 miles and a century maybe 4-6 times a year. Change to the road pedals is the most expensive but I will take any suggestions. Money is not directly the object but if I like the road stuff better my other road bike will need to have new pedals too. The real problem is you just can't go and try out pedals, at least from what I can tell.

I know pedals are personal but maybe someone has been down the path with these.

I have crankbrother candy sl (now the candy 2 I believe) I love them. It gives you a bigger platform to stand on if you need to ride without clipping in. yet not overly big. I like all the float that crankbrother pedals have. Maybe im just lazy and dont like setting up pedals or something. I like how easy it is to clip in and out. I went on a group ride with some buddies and while they were faster I passed them while he struggled to get into his looks (granted he just got them) but he had to keep flipping them over and push hard to clip in. I love my crankbros and will probably get another set when these die.

What do you hope to gain? If you're happy with what you have, why change? Eggbeaters get a bad rep because they have nearly zero adjustability, but if you don't need to make any adjustments...

speedplays.

(read this 30 times to simulate the next 4 hours of advice).

Keos. Read this once, then go buy them.

How about they are all good

I agree. If there is a system you like and works well for you, then you may wish to keep it.

However, if you have some riding friends with similar shoe size you may wish to "try out" the other systems, just to get a taste of them.

+1 Had the Speedplay, not my cup of tea. Got Keos and I'm happy again.

It's so personal, so try out some as I suggested above.

Kinda like saddles.

if you want adjustable float, go with speedplay zeros.