SPD vs. SPD-SL/Look pedals?
Not sure exactly where to pose this question but I'll start with my 50+ peer group...
I am debating changing pedals. I have a flat bar road bike with SPD pedals which I like except they're big and I want to go smaller/lighter In prior road bikes I've had Look or SPD-SL pedals.
I'm trying to determine if there is any benefit from one pedal vs. the other, or is it simply a matter of preference. All I know is years of riding with Look pedals and don't know if I ever gained proficiency when I was in a hurry, such as stopped at a traffic light turning green. I seem to have better luck with SPDs though I can't explain it. I haven't experienced any difference in float or unclipping between the two pedal styles.
I need new shoes and I'm looking at road shoes that have both 2 and 3-bolt patterns to accommodate whatever cleat/pedals I choose, just need some thoughts and feedback and your personal experience. Thanks.