Teo

eh.. first, I get on and off my bike way quicker with spds than you do without. second. how will jumping of the bike help you?? third, jump away with the bike is more likely to help you, which will be immensely easier with spds. fourth most people who are killed in bike accidents are fairly inexperienced cyclists (due to things like curb hugging and stopping in front of hgvs), who generally do not tend to use spds. fifth, did I take this a bit too seriously?

lol possibly

The only reason I don't use SPD's is that my road bike is a vintage bike in original condition.

fair enough