Originally Posted by
AlgarveCycling
Utter rubbish
With respect, you may not have got on with them because they require maintenance you didn't like to do but they are excellent pedals. There is a GCN video on Youtube that shows how to clean them in a minute or two, easy. I've had Looks and I have XTR on my MTB currently. Speedplays are great.
Mechanically they worked well but they aren't worth the time or energy for non-racers. I remember having issues with the metal plate and the reason was they didn't fit the bottom of Sidi shoes well so you had to be careful to torque them correctly. So they couldn't design the housing for arguably the most popular shoe on the planet, if not the most respected shoe on the planet?
I have no doubt they have benefits for racers or pros but they don't make sense for even super enthusiasts. I am a Campy guy but Shimano pedals are without peer.