Originally Posted by
NormanF
Its targeted at riders leery of being locked-in on a clipless pedal. I think its unnecessary since there
are a good number of platform pedals available that offer a secure grip and let allow the rider to disengage when necessary. The main selling point of course is the natural upward motion to release the pedal bindings. An SPD takes time to learn how to twist the heel outward.
I had the same reservations about being clipped in...till I tried it. Twist out spds took me about 2 seconds to figure out getting out. Getting in takes a bit more time to figure out.
Anyone who can not master spds rather quickly has no business on a bike period.