Bebop: Picked up a used pair on ebay to give them a go. I’ve used them 2 weeks. My shoes required an adaptor, $25, which was preferrable to carving up my shoes to get a flat-enough spot to mount the cleat. That done I’ve found I have a devil of a time getting clipped in. I thought this was supposed to be their strength? Might be worn cleats? Hard to tell. Once in they perform well. Reviews of the Bebops suggest that when the cleats get worn you develop a tendency to have unexpected releases… reviews have quite a range on cleat wear… maybe a installation issue? See a potential problem with replacement screws…not likely to find those in a pinch. I’ve e-mailed Bebop several times, got responces but nothing on replacement screws so unsure of their support. I’d really like to see these things work. At $35 or so for replacement cleats that’s not cheap.
Look: I’m worn out with worn out cleats. Been in Looks 10 years.
The Shimmano 7700’s or Ultegra Pedal. How’s the entry/exit on these. Cleat wear? Replacement cost?
I want easy entry-exit and cleat wear that gets me through at least one season. I need about 3 degrees of float on just one foot.
I’d stick with Looks. I have been on them for a few seasons now ( CX-6 & CX-7).
I have the new Keo but am taking my sweet time to install them on the TT bike - I don’t really like how they require different cleats than other Looks.
I love the new Shimanos, but unclipping takes practice. It might just be me, 'cuz I likes 'em extra tight, but in a pinch, it takes muscle to get undone.
Much better than Looks, 'cuz they dazn’t SQUEAK!!! and the rubber tips make them a breeze for walking or for starting when you’re facing uphill. They drop down nicely, so they’re pretty easy to engage.
Keywin. The CRM pedals will let you set the amount of float you want, and they’re super easy to get in. No springs hold you in place, so no accidental pulling out. Hell, if you’re super paranoid about pulling out, get the track adapter pin that PREVENTS you from unclipping if you don’t twiddle the pin first (not recommended for road riding, but hey - you’re an adult). Mine seem to be wearing pretty well, but I haven’t been on them long enough to really say how long a pair of cleats last. I got them early in the Spring and they’re still going strong, with no signs of wear.
Speedplay Zero’s. Double-sided for EZ entry, adjustable float so you can dial each side as you like, very secure when clipped in but still EZ to unclip. Adaptor is large enough so that it doesn’t feel like you’re standing on such a small platform, especially with stiff shoes - I use Carnac Quartz’s and go about 165-175 lbs - even standing up, I don’t get hot spots from the pedal.
Operator error on the Bebops. Started from scratch and reinstalled the cleats. The cleats allow for exit with internal or external rotation. I’ve got a knee that does not allow much force on external rotation (away from the frame) so I set em up for internal but evidently went too far. They work fine. I’ll post a review a few months down the road or sooner if winter will hold off.