Lon
sage
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 595
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
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It wasn't too long ago that I was reading the old phorum with Bruce and the gang hearing about the advantages of nude finishes and tubular tires. I smugly would think, "I'll stay with my clear finish and clinchers thank you very much." That was about the same time I was having my first expert (truly) fitting and being told the advantages of other than the Speedplay X I rode. Of course I thought,"I'd rather fight than switch pedals!"
Well in the middle of a 3 mile climb on Saturday as I rode up the hill on my nude Calfee, with tubulars and Miche pedals it all came back... 
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Limace
journeyman
Reged: 03/09/05
Posts: 54
Loc: Oregon
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Come back, Shane. You could use Tufo tubular clinchers and reclaim some of that innocence.
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Limace
journeyman
Reged: 03/09/05
Posts: 54
Loc: Oregon
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Now you've got me, being a big fan of speedplay. I went to the Miche site and the Red Rose site. Not a lot of helpful details on the cited advantages of a Miche which made them trigger your switch, don't fight impulse.
And those advantages would be?
Thanks
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Lon
sage
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 595
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
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In my case the combination of a knee abnormality and free float was not working. My right foot got to the point where it was "swinging" around so much it would pop out. Usually it would pop out when I least wanted it to as well.
I know the Speedplay position on contact area of the pedal and cleat. However with my body it appeared that the Look style interface gave me more stability. I tried out one pair on one bike and switched back and forth for a few rides. It seemed more stable from the start.
Another reason is in relation to Look. It is hard to explain. The Miche cleat has an interior "tab" on the back of the cleat that makes for dual retention. My one objection to Look's I had in the past was that as the cleat wore they would get a little sloppy. These are rock solid right up to when they are shot.
The total pedal-cleat weight on their light model is competitive. Am I critical of Speedplay or anyone riding them...not at all. I just felt that me and my body were working a little better with the Miche. It is ironic you would mention it because when I was riding and had the thought my partner was riding Speedplays's.
All that said I rarely start up that I don't miss my Speedplay's as I engage. Nothing beats their step in approach in my experience.
I almost went a mix of Speedplay Zero and Miche. I felt that my brain being as weak as it is in my age addled state that I would have difficulty switching back and forth. 
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Bruce
contributor
Reged: 12/27/03
Posts: 133
Loc: North of NYC
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Welcome to the club Lon!
I have switched back to clinchers for everyday rides (never really left them) and a pair of Topolinos. My carbon tubulars are a lighter wheel and a bit more responsive. The Topolinos provide a more cushy ride due to the carbon kevlar spokes. I like them a lot.
Now we have to get you to switch to Campy!
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Lon
sage
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 595
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
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If you get Roadbikerider.com's newsletter they have an interesting comparison between the two today. Take a look.
The odds of me building a bike up from scratch is nill for a long time to come...however if I were now I would look very hard at Campy...there is no way I'd pay more for Dur-Ace than Record...
In the past whenever I was building a bike Campy always seemed to be between launching the new versions. Until last time that had a lot to do with it. Last time it was just being practical in terms of being able to switch wheels etc. and price. It was before the huge price hike I knew was coming and when 9 speed prices were down a little because the 10 speed was there. Aw...the good old days...
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