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@playswellwithotters
Cope, my 2p: switch back to SPDs if that's what you're used to, and drop a few gear inches - you're riding about 73GI at the moment which is probably just higher than average compared to most on here (there's a thread with a poll somewhere on here). I started off at about 73GI but found when i dropped a few inches i was much more confident about controlling the bike.
Small adjustments like this, and in the riding position (try different bars, seat height adjustment) can all make a difference to how confident you feel and how well you ride.