crucifixion12
02-01-03, 11:23 AM
I've been finding that when I accelerate very hard, or climb very hard, sometimes my feet come out of the pedals, which is a pain! Is there anything I can do to resolve this?
Road Cycling - Problem with clipless pedals
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streners
02-01-03, 11:43 AM
you could increase the tension required to unclip. On my look pedals you do this by adjusting an allen screw on the top of the pedal where the cleat goes in. All depends on your pedals though
RegularGuy
02-01-03, 11:46 AM
Check your cleats. They may be worn out.
hillyman
02-01-03, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by crucifixion12
I've been finding that when I accelerate very hard, or climb very hard, sometimes my feet come out of the pedals Man ! You must be putting out some torque ! Does your rear tire 'peel out' when you do stay clipped in ?:D
I've been finding that when I accelerate very hard, or climb very hard, sometimes my feet come out of the pedals Man ! You must be putting out some torque ! Does your rear tire 'peel out' when you do stay clipped in ?:D
Cadillac
02-01-03, 05:02 PM
On SPD pedals (like the Look) tighten the allen screws a little. If your pedal is double-sided, be sure to tighten both screws evenly. Be sure to take that allen wrench with you and go for another ride to be sure you can unclip normally -- then give it power to see if you have tightened it enough
roadbuzz
02-01-03, 05:33 PM
What kind of pedals?
MichaelW
02-03-03, 04:27 AM
I thought that worn cleats fail to release properly, rather than release unanounced. Is that right ?
MikeR
02-03-03, 08:51 AM
I thought that worn cleats fail to release properly, rather than release unanounced. Is that right
When my Frogs wore out (a piece chipped off) they released too easily.
When my Frogs wore out (a piece chipped off) they released too easily.
RegularGuy
02-03-03, 08:53 AM
Originally posted by MichaelW
I thought that worn cleats fail to release properly, rather than release unanounced. Is that right ?
Depends on the pedal system. Worn SPDs won't release. Worn Looks click out too easily.
I thought that worn cleats fail to release properly, rather than release unanounced. Is that right ?
Depends on the pedal system. Worn SPDs won't release. Worn Looks click out too easily.
Xavier
02-03-03, 09:38 AM
First check the cleats.
The tighten the pedals a little bit
The tighten the pedals a little bit
crucifixion12
02-03-03, 10:41 AM
My cleats are pretty new, just bought them in June. Ok, my pedals have one allen wrench screw in the bottom, and on the side of that screw, has + on one side, and - on the other. I'm assuming that + increases the tension (don't laugh, I'm new to the sport!;) I'll have to try this when I get home. Thanks for all your replies
timtheroadbiker
02-03-03, 01:35 PM
What kind of pedals do you have?
Dchiefransom
02-07-03, 09:34 PM
Most pedals take a 3 mm allen wrench. When I got my pedals I took the wrench and found a hill to test the adjustment. Start more loose and tighten gradually.