Yes! Finally enjoyed a ride!

[Miranda]

It is really nice when you get something to click... I feel the same way. On the pedals, I have the double sided Shimanos M505, but not single release spds cleats. I think those (singles) are the 51s. I think mine are 55s or 56s. These are multi-release. Meaning you can pull you foot any direction (other than straight up) to release. That, in combination with soft set tension, I think helps. Just a cheaper alternative to try before going to a whole new pedal system. I think they sell the multi-releases here on TE. I have them on my Keen commuter sandles as well.

EDIT: Yep, still sold here on TE atm... here's a link to the product (note the pic on the package of the foot releasing in angular directions, vs just horizontally)

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSN_SH56.html