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Darby wrote:
Well, I am a real hard time adjusting to the Shimanos. Right now I am nursing my wrist after taking a nasty spill at a traffic signal. I tried to clip out and for some reason they didn't clip out, they were stuck. I have had this problem twice now where I can?t get them to release.

The other problem I have is trying to get in them when I am on a hill. They don't always hang with the correct side facing up if I am on a steep hill.

So, I am back to considering Speedplays. The down side I have heard may be someone?s exaggerations but this is what I have heard:

* The springs can fall out of them on a long ride.
* They are more subject to dirt and debris clogging them up
* They can clip out unexpectedly
* The small platform doesn't feel as sturdy as the SPDLs.

The good things, I have hears is easy to get in and out of.

Anyone have experience with both Shimano and Speedplay?

Bruce

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No experience with Shimano here. But have you adjusted the tension? The release is adjustable and has to be set to where you like it. Or you might not clip out and...

I ride Speedplay Zero's.
--Springs fall out? There aren't any springs I know of. I have about 3k on mine. "Zero" problems.
--No trouble with dirt. That's probably be in the cleat, but a quick look at it before every ride, which you should do anyway, can take care of that.
--I've never ever clipped out unexpectedly.
--The pedal is small, but the Cleat is huge for a big wide platform.

They are great for two sided entry.

But check the tension on yours first.

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