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skuke wrote:

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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Thanks for the help with the pedals. I may keep the Shimanos and if I do, I will make sure that I get them adjusted to release with less effort. I did not know that they were adjustable. However, I am starting to see advantages that the Speedplay pedals have that will most likely work better for me.

By the way, I spoke to a wrench at Performance Bike about the incidence and he seemed to think that I may have lifted the heel on the foot in the up position as I tried to disengage. He believes that this might bind just enough to keep me for pulling my left foot out.

Bruce

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