Reading all the posts most seem to like the Time RXS series pedals best. I think I would like to try a pedal with a larger platform than the spd (4 degrees of float) I've been using for years & having really noticed hot spots in IMH this year more than in the past. This is a big deal for me with all the shoe adjustments I have to consider so I've just ignored anything but spd until now. I have 1" structural short right leg & have had both my Sidi Ti & Sidi Mtn shoes modified for it. The custom shoe guy removes the sole inserts 1' of lightweight material the full length and then attaches the sole so I can just clip in directly to the pedal. Still the right shoe weighs more which has been one of the reasons for going with the lightweight spd pedal. The other for walkability when I'm off the bike a big consideration. In the mtn shoes I can walk normally with the recessed cleats & reduce chances of rolling my right ankle something that can easily happen with all that lift under my foot which is why I dont use the T1 except for racing. In fact I have every shoe & piece of sports equipment modified and don't walk bare foot cause its uncomfortable & I limp.

I have a pair 200g spd pedals which I have used on both my training & race bikes & a heavier one on my mtn bike I use for commuting. So looking at the Time or anything else they all seem to be weight hogs except for the ti version the Time which is lighter than most of the other pedals out there. It comes in ~260-270 which to me seems to be a huge amount of rotating weight added compared to the 200g I use now. I feel am going in the opposite direction than I should go. Am I getting hung up on on the 70 grams (combined with the extra right shoe weight) or is this not really a big deal & the larger platform give me more "gains" in power & other wise?

If I decide I like the Time & make the shift it would be nicer if I could use the same pedal for both bikes. Maybe find another shoe that would be walkable. I am wondering if there are any options in a more walkable road shoe that the sole could be popped off like the Sidi? Also do they make covers for the time pedals like the Looks?

I am wanting to give the Time a try to see if they would work for me without much of an investment if anyone has any around to part iwth. I have already dropped some $$ & tried the Keywin pedals on my computrainer & seemed to like the larger platform (not sure if any noticable gains in watts) but my right knee didn't the no float.

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice or input the knowledgeable and experienced Slowtwitchers can offer as I struggle with what if anything to do.

Barb L