I like the SPDs for mountain biking (or commuting). But for road race
use they are too loose for my taste. Anyone with a strong pull on the
back side of the pedal stroke will feel the pedal fingers move.
Effectively that means the front of the cleat is open and any odd twist
will result in a release.
Therefore truly hard sprinting with SPDs could be dangerous. Other than
that they're great.

Rick

David Auker wrote:

>gschreckchat@comcast.net wrote:
>
>
>>I have sen the same thing with Speedplay. When stuff wears out, it
>>does not matter what it is made of.
>>
>>
>>
>
>SPD (original version) is what I do most of my riding on, and I've never
>pulled out. It seems the steel on steel lasts and lasts. About the
>only maintenance I seem to need is checking the bolts of cleat-to-shoe,
>and an occasional dab of lube on the cleat/pedal interface for smooth
>entry/release. What do you SPD users think (especially the MTB folks
>that _reall_y use these things to the max!)?
>
>David
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