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Permalink Reply by Leah on July 23, 2008 at 4:45pm

hey coops - this is one of those neverending debates that i'm sure everyone has an opinion on, but i'll chime in with my two cents. there are definitely benefits to both: look pedals (and road shoes) have a stiffer sole, and the wider platform of the cleat gives you more efficient power transfer to the pedals. on the other hand, spd pedals (and mountain shoes) are easy to get dirt out of if you're mountain biking, and they allow for easier walking off the bike. having tried both, i settled on spd because of the walking reason. with my spd cleats and mountain bike shoes, i can walk around with no problem, and honestly i haven't found that the pedaling experience is any different than with looks.

that's just my opinion - i'd love to hear what other people think!

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Permalink Reply by Bill on July 25, 2008 at 7:55am

I would have to agree with Leah. SPD's are easier to walk in. Look cleats are tougher to walk in. Just be careful walking down your first flight of stairs in biking shoes LOL. Nothing like falling down a flight of stairs for the first time with my bike also falling right behind me.

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Permalink Reply by Leah on July 25, 2008 at 8:51am

Yikes. How about slipping and falling on the marble floor of the office building where I had just started a new job, with all my new co-workers looking on?? [shudder]

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Permalink Reply by Bill on July 25, 2008 at 8:54am

Wow that must have been funny Leah .... (and really must of sucked for you) Hope you were ok?


Walking on tile or marble with cycling shoes is like ice skating.....

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