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Darby wrote:
I think I know what I did wrong now. It was entirely operator error. I probably tried to clip out with the pedal in the up position. I wont do that again.

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So I went out for a quick ride before the rain is due. I noted that as I approached a stop light, my left pedal was at it's highest point as I unclipped my Speedplays. Just as I came to a complete stop, I finish the process (pedal up) and stepped on the ground with my left foot. I couldn't described this process before because it's second nature and not something I'm consciously aware of. I just do it. Once stopped, I rotate the crank ~3/4 of a turn so that my right foot is forward most and ready to power down when I leave the light.

My point to this is that, as I suspected, the pedal will release in the top most position. Actually, I tried and as I stated before, it will release from any crank rotational position. It will also engage from any rotational position. Of course, these were the Speedplays, but there is no doubt in my mind that ANY pedal will behave similarily.

As others have noted, check your release tension (n/a on Speedplays). It should have been in a medium range from the factory.

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