Because it balanced like a road pedals.
I don't get it. Road pedals hang nose up so road cleats can enter them nose first.
This isn't preferable/required with SPDs, is it? You want them horizontal to clip into.
The MTB SPD is like a miniature version of the road pedal, you push forward then down to clip in.
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Because it balanced like a road pedals.