We all SPD sometimes!

[Crankin]

Ah, it happens on road bikes, too, particularly with Speedplays. I have had a couple of bad crashes when I have been lying in the road still clipped in.
I have never heard the term "sp deed." perhaps it is a western thing. We just say "couldn't unclip!"

[limewave]

Ahhh yes, I had this happen recently too. We had a group mountain bike ride and I was planning to show off my mad skills. I took the lead and 2 minutes into the ride I hit a sand pit, tried to put my foot down and instead I flipped over with the bike attached. And then as I tried to unclip, I watched everyone pass me and speed down the trail. It was a humbling moment.

[Zen]

Ah, it happens on road bikes, too, particularly with Speedplays. I have had a couple of bad crashes when I have been lying in the road still clipped in.

I find my Speedplays exceptionally easy to unclip from

I have never heard the term "sp deed." perhaps it is a western thing. We just say "couldn't unclip!"

Yup.

[Crankin]

My Speedplays are exceptionally easy to unclip from when riding. But they do not automatically release when you crash; as in going down on a hill that was a 20% grade which was a little wet, freaking out and locking the brakes. This was in full view of many tourists near a covered bridge in Vermont.
I never have trouble getting out of my spds on my mountain bike, because as soon as see anything remotely scary looking my foot is out and down! Did I say I su** at mountain biking???

[Trekhawk]

Did I say I su** at mountain biking???

LOL - good to know Im not alone in that then.

[7rider]

I never have trouble getting out of my spds on my mountain bike, because as soon as see anything remotely scary looking my foot is out and down! Did I say I su** at mountain biking???

On the mountain bike, my middle name is "dab"....

[onimity]

Yea, I hear sp-deed all lot, 'spudded' too.

I had a particularly bad incident the other day; I took my new MTB out on an in-town errand because I was so excited to ride it. Decided to turn around in a too-tight space, realized it was too tight too late, wobbled and BAM, on the concrete in front of gazillions of passing cars. I can live with that indignity, but what really bothers me is that my legs look better than they ever have but I can't wear a skirt without people commenting on my bruises and bike tan. Sigh. I am such a klutz.

Anne

[rocknrollgirl]

Nah...spd'd speaks for itself no matter where you are from. I knew right away what you were talking about!

It has caused a few butt bruises in this house I will tell you that much!