New SPD pedals

From someone with a bruised ego

I recently got new SPD pedals (the type you click into and then twist your foot to get out of) and fitted them to my bike.  On the first outing when approaching some traffic lights I went to break and to unclip but was unable to do the latter.  I was left with two choices; to get run down by going through a red light or to fall off my bike.  I chose the latter.  Surely manufacturers should set new SPD pedals to their slackest setting, not stiffest setting, when selling such things?

May 18th, 2010

2 lacklustre pieces of inspiration on “New SPD pedals”

  1. Consultant G Says:
    May 25th, 2010 at 11:49 am

    Sorry Mr Bruise, but surely it common sense for the individual to check the pedals before attaching themselves to them.

  2. Consultant C Says:
    June 11th, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Quite so G, this chap is clearly a fool. It is his responsibility to ensure the safety of his equipment, seeking to blame others is poor form.

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