SPD are fine, I used them for a while before I switched to speedplays. The float on speedplays helps since I'm duck footed on one side.
Originally Posted by
icyclist
I think it more likely that a pedal strike would cause a near instant crash.
I've done it and the back wheel went up and out. I don't think I'm the best bike handler, and I didn't go down or take anybody out. It just was very exciting.
This was with the speedplays.