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Old 03-12-10, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by capejohn
We all had some problem or other when we first started using clipless.
All of us huh

Originally Posted by AndrewP
If I am dismounting I unclip the right foot as I slow down, swing the leg over the saddle behind me and unclip the left foot as I put the right on the ground.
I wondered if I was the only one who did that. I do it similar to a cyclocross dismount, except I don't cross my feet because I don't start running immediately
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Originally Posted by AdamDZ
Unless you're convinced, for a good reason, that you need clipless pedals just get good grippy platform pedals. Clipless pedals are not required for proper bike riding. Don't do this just because it's cool or your buddies tell you it's the right way. I did centuries using platform pedals. Yes, they make riding more efficient but you probably won't tell a difference, unless you make yourself believe there is a difference.
I've also done centuries with platform pedals. I've also done them with clipless. I'm not making uninformed statements when I say that I much preferred the clipless.
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Originally Posted by Pockymonster
I apologize if my attitude came off as rude. There are many of you that are very helpful and polite. There are also many of you that are condescending elitists that speak to others in a manner that makes them feel better about their own short(pun intended) falls. Thank you everyone for your advice. I think I've got it down now. This whole thread was just me trying to figure out what was an ideal way to stop. I am not physically unable to perform any of these recommendations such as coasting with a foot out and all the other things mentioned. I just thought asking would be better than falling a dozen times to learn on my own.

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Good to hear you sorted it out. Practice it and it will become more natural, but it will take some time.

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