[|3iker]

Just wondering if you guys configure your SPD tension biased towards tighter or keep it loose?
Currently I set mine up for loose in order to unclip easier. What's the gain to increase tension? Better efficiency in laying down power?

 

[JCavilia]

Just wondering if you guys configure your SPD tension biased towards tighter or keep it loose?
Currently I set mine up for loose in order to unclip easier. What's the gain to increase tension? Better efficiency in laying down power?

Nope. No difference in efficiency. The advantage of tighter is less chance of pulling out inadvertantly, which can be an unpleasant event if you're sprinting out of the saddle.

The usual rule is to have them as tight as you can and still be able to get out reliably when you want to. That reduces the pull-out risk. If you ride gently, and particularly if you rarely pedal hard and fast while standing, you can be safe with lower tension.