luckyboy said:
Are these easier to clip in and out of than normal clipless pedals?
I have Shimano R540's, and after nearly two months my left foot still doesn't want to go in or come out. It's got to the point where I'm staying off the roads.
Much easier. Like you, I previously used Shimano for years but swapped out about 4 years ago and now I have speedplay on all my bikes as does my wife. I have never pulled out of one and recommend them. I wouldn't go any other way now.
They are easier as there is no need to orientate the pedal before engagement you just step down on it (its not even a stomp) as you can engage on either side of the pedal.
Like most things there is a technique and they are tight when new. But they are very simple to use and install.
They have free float models (light action) and another which you can adjust across a fairly good range of float (zeros). Clipping in and out is a breeze.
Hope that helps