[jkantor1312]

I have used SPD-R's and am ready to change. I have never liked how they engage or disengage, although I love the wide platform...

I would like some opinions as to which of the above pedals would be preferable and why.
I have heard and read good things about both...

thanks in advance,
jay

 

[andy02]

tried them all like speedplay zeros the best! however, Speedplay X's were the worst.

 

[niteschaos]

I use and am a big fan of the SLs coming over from the SPDs.

 

[Jed Peters]

I've had both the looks and the shimano SL's.

I'm now using the Shimano pedals.

Edit: To elaborate, the shimano provided better cleats (didn't wear as fast), better clip in/out (more positive), were lighter, better, more solid platform, were lower profile, felt more "solid" sprinting (to me), etc. etc.

The looks were good, though.

 

[joekm]

Got the Ultegra version of the Shimano SPD-SL's

I upgraded from double-sided SPD's last year. Very happy with them. Haven't tried Looks so I can't compare, but I don't think you'd go wrong with the SPD-SL's.

Joe

 

[jkantor1312]

I upgraded from double-sided SPD's last year. Very happy with them. Haven't tried Looks so I can't compare, but I don't think you'd go wrong with the SPD-SL's.

Joe

I loved my spd's (6500's) but the wider footprint of the -r's felt better, but I have never liked the difference in dis engaging.

 

[mr meow meow]

good pedals but there are a lot of good pedals out there

personally, I've gone from the Dura Ace spd's (94-99) to the spd-r;s (00-02) and the Dura ace sl's (03-). I have about a year and a half on the sl's with no complaints. Easy entry, easy release. Never an unexpected release. They're attractively priced over at Totalcycling.com (even with the drop in the $). I would not hesitate to buy them again for another bike.

All that being said, there's so many quality choices out there these days that it's probably a good idea to look around at some other choices (look, speedplay, etc)

 

[Hereford Flyer]

Have used D.Ace Looks from 1988 - 2003.
Switched to D.Ace SL's last year much better. Much improved over Looks. Cleats don't wear. No dreaded Look sqeak/creak.
Go for the SL's

 

[zooog]

Ebay sometimes has some killer prices on the SL's

 

[travis200]

Ebay sometimes has some killer prices on the SL's

I would go with the SL's and yes check ebay they have some great deals.

 

[trijunior]

I just got them yesterday. Easiest pedals to adjust to that I have ever used. Seem much more sturdy than speedplays and are basically, a very well refined look. Not sure one could tell much of a difference though. SL's win, hands down compared to my PP396's, if that helps.