hey clipless pedal users
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I've been having trouble the last few rides getting out of my left pedal. I finally figured out why.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=216945 As a motorcyclist this is highly embarrassing, I check that bike at least once a week for loose bolts. At least I didn't wreck because of it. |
You're lucky you were able to get out at all without falling. It's way easier to get into a pedal when you're missing a bolt than out of it.
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I had that happen before. although I wasn't missing the bolt... The bolt head snapped off while I was riding.
and It's amazing how hard it is to get out with a loose cleat. |
The sad part is I adjusted the tension on the pedals but it never occurred to me to check the shoe. I always unclip the left pedal so its been an adjustment to remember to use the right one instead. Now I know what the problem is I can fix it and get back to life as usual.
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Happened to me once. I use blue threadlocker on all my bolts, so far haven't had a loose bolt this year.
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The OP must ride a Harley!
I know if IF don't tighten everything up on mine, stuff will start falling off. |
Lost ,or loose, shoe bolts are just another danger in riding with clipless that doesn't happen with other types of pedals. :rolleyes:
There is just no end to the dangers of clipless......:twitchy: |
Originally Posted by Nightshade
(Post 13163745)
Lost ,or loose, shoe bolts are just another danger in riding with clipless that doesn't happen with other types of pedals. :rolleyes:
There is just no end to the dangers of clipless......:twitchy: |
I love them to. Need to find what type work best for you and some people just dont like them and thats fine too. I do like them but yes, there is some "getting used to" phase that happens for sure!
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Originally Posted by the_****
(Post 13161614)
As a motorcyclist this is highly embarrassing
Curious, as a non motorcycle rider, how does this relate to cycling? |
Originally Posted by the_****
(Post 13161614)
At least I didn't wreck because of it.
Originally Posted by CraigB
(Post 13161617)
You're lucky you were able to get out at all without falling. It's way easier to get into a pedal when you're missing a bolt than out of it.
Originally Posted by Absenth
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and It's amazing how hard it is to get out with a loose cleat.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
(Post 13164010)
Curious, as a non motorcycle rider, how does this relate to cycling?
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Originally Posted by goldfinch
(Post 13164914)
Motorcyclists are good about doing safety checks before a ride. Check the brake fluid level. Check the engine oil level. Check tire pressure. Etc. So, you would think that this behavior would transfer to bicycling.
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Not on my bike right now, but seems like I remember releasing my feet by angling my foot up/down instead of twisting sideways.
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What is "Club Toombay"???
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Originally Posted by gbiker
(Post 13164968)
Not on my bike right now, but seems like I remember releasing my feet by angling my foot up/down instead of twisting sideways.
Different types of spd pedals. The pedals you mention where the foot can be disengaged by lifting the foot are known as multi release pedals. |
Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
(Post 13163781)
Personally, I love 'em and wonder why I was ever resistant to them.
Or maybe I'm just a big fraidy cat who doesn't want to go ker-splat on the ground. :( |
Originally Posted by teresamichele
(Post 13165652)
Because they are SCARY and I will DIE if I try to use them. DIE!
Or maybe I'm just a big fraidy cat who doesn't want to go ker-splat on the ground. :( Side note about the missing bolts and motorcycles. Why dont critical bolts ever get safety wired? I realize this is difficult on shoes but on motorcycles safety them. We do it all the time on aircraft. It will save your *** If you dont have bolts drilled for safety wire get ready for some slow painfull nights on the drillpress (dont try and hand drill this) but once its all done you will thank yourself. Later Sean Scott |
Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
(Post 13164010)
Curious, as a non motorcycle rider, how does this relate to cycling?
Originally Posted by jr59
(Post 13162979)
The OP must ride a Harley!
I know if IF don't tighten everything up on mine, stuff will start falling off. |
Originally Posted by teresamichele
(Post 13165652)
Because they are SCARY and I will DIE if I try to use them. DIE!
Or maybe I'm just a big fraidy cat who doesn't want to go ker-splat on the ground. :( We asked her which dish did she eat that made her hate it so much? "None" So we asked her why she hates Chinese food if she never tried it? "Because I was told that their food is awful and makes you sick" :rolleyes: Get my point? 95% of the people that "are terrified" of clipless pedals that I've encountered have never tried them. I just had to try them out after reading all the stories. Now I regret not trying them out years ago. |
Originally Posted by Hillbasher
(Post 13167103)
Things have a tendency to work their way loose on motorcycles if you don't pay attention to them. :50:
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
(Post 13165525)
What is "Club Toombay"???
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The first time I rode clipless, I lost a cleat. Check them periodically.
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Originally Posted by CraigB
(Post 13172681)
It has something to do with an Americanized pronunciation of the French word for falling over/down. Or something like that.
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
(Post 13173283)
Thanks. To bad I don't speak french so I could understand better but thanks anyway.
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