Originally Posted by muswellbrook

Hi,

This forum looks like a good source of information/strong opinion and I have a question:

I commute everyday using clipless pedals - the multipurpose variety with cleats on one side and platforms on the other (SPD M324). These were my first clipless and they were great. I loved clicking into them and getting power through the whole stroke, and now I can't use platform pedals anymore. But last week I had a rather nasty accidental release during a sprint in traffic, which resulted in the pedal slicing through two major flexor tendons in my right ankle. I'm now stuck in a cast for six weeks and facing four months of recovery. Needless to say, I'd like to avoid this happening again so I'm in the market for some new clipless pedals, preferably without risk of accidental release & ankle injury.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I like the Speedplay Zeros or Frogs - the Zeros boast a "true locking mechanism which makes unintended release virtually impossible". And the Frogs look like they couldn't cut thru butter much less my ankle if there was an accident. But I've also heard Look pedals have a failsafe release mechanism.

Appreciate any helpful advice,

Rich