Pedals and Shoes

[Buttah Ball]

I am kinda-sorta in the market for new shoes and pedals.  Not desperate, so I can seek a good deal.

I use SPDs.  Really not interested in changing because I have no issues at all and I am not seeking to find any issues.

Shoes: Currently I have Sette Enduros.  They have lasted me quite a while and I like them - especially because of the price.  The problem is, they weight a friggin' ton.  Kinda like having a couple of cinder blocks on feet. Suggestions? OH YEAH!  I also use these on my road bike.

Pedals: M520, M540, XT ...  What is the real difference between the 3.  I currently have M520s.  - Don't know if they are good or bad, they came with the bike (well I swapped the bike to them).  I am slightly willing to upgrade to XTs (even XTRs if I can find them cheap enough), but I need a solid reason why.

Any suggestions?  Although I am not desperate, I am looking to have them broken into before 11/20 (Race day)

[The Llama]

weight is about the only diff. in shimano's pedals,   as to shoe, go to the local shops, one thing I just wont buy online because of fit.  I've had some that are fine and others that hurt like hell...  not rolling those dice ever again... 

I think Brands out there on the island has some last yr's stuff..?

[Buttah Ball]

(pricepoint pricing & weights)

M520 = 380 grams $39.98
M540 = 352 grams $74.98
XT  = 350 Grams $109.98
XTR = 325 grams $149.98

Thom, if what you say is right (and I'm not doubting you) - the difference in weight - especially between the M540 & XTs are minimal, for $35.00 (or $17.50/gram)?  Really..?  1/18th of a lb is $75.00...  please say there is more to it... pretty please.

Anybody successfully change from SPDs to egg beaters?  Was it hard?  I am worried about muscle memory and relearning the release points.

Crank Brother SL = 266 Grams $69.98 ...

The change though will require me to buy a second pair of shoes - which sort of sucks, but is not totally out of the question.


 

[The Llama]

(pricepoint pricing & weights)

M520 = 380 grams $39.98
M540 = 352 grams $74.98
XT  = 350 Grams $109.98
XTR = 325 grams $149.98

Thom, if what you say is right (and I'm not doubting you) - the difference in weight - especially between the M540 & XTs are minimal, for $35.00 (or $17.50/gram)?  Really..?  1/18th of a lb is $75.00...  please say there is more to it... pretty please.

Anybody successfully change from SPDs to egg beaters?  Was it hard?  I am worried about muscle memory and relearning the release points.

Crank Brother SL = 266 Grams $69.98 ...

The change though will require me to buy a second pair of shoes - which sort of sucks, but is not totally out of the question.

nope, weight is pretty much it,  yaaaa they are a "tad" better in other ways, but really it's just weight,,  reason I would never bother with pretty much anything XTR, ya, it's about as good as it can get, but the price tag is ridiculous.

personally I hated the egg beaters... no adjustment of tension ( steel bone makes it so I can't "turn" my ankle enough to disengage), no platform (my foot goes numb with out a platform to distribute the pressure) and they break really easy.... Out on the island, and without all my injuries... though... probably ok?  think I'd try the speed play's first..

Oh, and look at Wiggle.UK and chainreaction.com for much better prices,... wiggle.UK has a better free shipping at only $75... though keep the $6 priority charge,, makes it so you can trace the shipment

[Cycle Snack]

Anybody successfully change from SPDs to egg beaters?  Was it hard?  I am worried about muscle memory and relearning the release points.

It took me two rides to get used to CBs.  Now I have them on 4 of my bikes including my 29er, Monster Cross, and my two fixies.

[Coreman]

Anybody successfully change from SPDs to egg beaters?  Was it hard?  I am worried about muscle memory and relearning the release points.

Confession:
I've got both!
Love my SPD's for most stuff.
Love my CB's for other stuffs.
and yes, i've got a couple of pairs of shoes to deal with the changes.
3 types of SPD's
2 types of CB's...
I totally enjoy switching it up.
But that's just me.