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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
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