No, this has nothing to do with the withdrawal method so please no smartass replies.

I have been using clipless pedals pretty much since they came out in 1986 or 1987. And as a retrogrouch I have been too lazy to use the newer systems, so I currently use Look Delta-based cleats and pedals. My current road bikes use either the Dura-Ace 7401 or the Performance "forte" pedals which use the original Look Delta cleat design.

Anyway, on yesterday's group ride there were some guys pushing the pace at the front of the group and they opened up a gap on a climb, so I summoned all my energy and stood up to bridge the gap....and next thing I knew my right foot pulled out of the pedal, without warning.

Luckily I did not fall, but needless to say I did not bridge the gap and rode the rest of the ride fairly conservatively.

When I got home I checked my cleat for wear and it looked ok. I checked the pedal tension and it seemed fine, it was one turn away from "max" so I did turn it up to max for good measure.

So I am wondering if anyone has had similar issues, especially with the delta pedals? Have I just been lucky for 20+ years and is this something that may happen once in a while? I don't really feel like updating my pedals as the current ones are on multiple bikes (2 road bikes, a SS commuter, and a (gasp) recumbent), and I am way too much of a cheapskate to buy 4 new pairs of pedals.

Any thoughts or suggestions welcome.

Doug