first clipless ride yesterday
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first clipless ride yesterday
so ok, I went on my first clipless pedal ride yesterday. It was
much better than the straps. Much more power I felt like I had.
Also I didnt have to worry about my foot slipping out of those
straps. So here is the funny part. I practice in my back yard and
did great, I then am ready for the road, well atleast I think. Im in
my garage clipped in on the right side trying so hard to get the
left foot clipped and forget how slow im rolling, panic and then fall
on my right side!! How stupid I felt!! oh well, just a nice scrape on
my knee, no biggie and no one saw me fall.
much better than the straps. Much more power I felt like I had.
Also I didnt have to worry about my foot slipping out of those
straps. So here is the funny part. I practice in my back yard and
did great, I then am ready for the road, well atleast I think. Im in
my garage clipped in on the right side trying so hard to get the
left foot clipped and forget how slow im rolling, panic and then fall
on my right side!! How stupid I felt!! oh well, just a nice scrape on
my knee, no biggie and no one saw me fall.
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Looks like you got the first fall and first ride out of the way -- Now you can concentrate on going fast.
Wait, does it count if no one sees you fall?
Wait, does it count if no one sees you fall?
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Originally Posted by iNewton
Looks like you got the first fall and first ride out of the way -- Now you can concentrate on going fast.
Wait, does it count if no one sees you fall?
Wait, does it count if no one sees you fall?
else.
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Originally Posted by evad
Much more power I felt like I had.
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i am starting to use clipless myself and coming from regular platforms.
got the pedals installed on saturday and have only practiced on the driveway.
first practiced clipping and unclipping while stationary getting a feel on where on the shoe it attaches to.
then on the driveway with a slow roll. so far so good. getting the hang of it with two close calls to the ground
can't wait to try on the road for a bit when the weather gets warmer.
it does feel a lot better when pedaling. can't wait!
good luck on your learning experience!
got the pedals installed on saturday and have only practiced on the driveway.
first practiced clipping and unclipping while stationary getting a feel on where on the shoe it attaches to.
then on the driveway with a slow roll. so far so good. getting the hang of it with two close calls to the ground
can't wait to try on the road for a bit when the weather gets warmer.
it does feel a lot better when pedaling. can't wait!
good luck on your learning experience!
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If a tree falls while using clipless pedals, could someone put that on YouTube?
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Originally Posted by Hyaboosta
If a tree falls in the woods and there's no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? SORRY for being corny. lol
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Originally Posted by Flywolf
Its funny I also thought of Yoda after reading the first post lol, anyway congrats to you
+1. Help you, clipless pedals will......yes.....hmmmmmm
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Once you go clipless; you never go back!
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Originally Posted by Bantam
Yes, because sound is simply a set of audible vibrations. When a tree falls it will produce these audible vibrations. Therefore, it makes a sound regardless of the audiance or lack thereof.
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Originally Posted by canthidefromme
If an audible vibration happens in the forest, but there's no one there to feel it, does it still make vibrations?
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Originally Posted by EventServices
So I can fly when I'm asleep and not watching?
As long as no one sees you. As soon as they do you drop like a hailstone.
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Originally Posted by Ryleeryno
everyone falls at one point. When I first started riding clipless I would unclip my foot at least 15ft from a stop to give me time.
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Originally Posted by ivegotabike
If a tree falls on a rollerblader in a forrest and there are no REAL people around to see it, is it still hillarious?
(only kidding)
(only kidding)
That should be inline skater.
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I just noticed since my fall my rim was bent slightly.
Its not rubbing against the brake pads but when I
spin the wheel I can tell its bent a little. Just wanted
to know if its ok to ride like this and not be at risk of
injury or messing up the bike more?
Its not rubbing against the brake pads but when I
spin the wheel I can tell its bent a little. Just wanted
to know if its ok to ride like this and not be at risk of
injury or messing up the bike more?
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Originally Posted by evad
I just noticed since my fall my rim was bent slightly.
Its not rubbing against the brake pads but when I
spin the wheel I can tell its bent a little. Just wanted
to know if its ok to ride like this and not be at risk of
injury or messing up the bike more?
Its not rubbing against the brake pads but when I
spin the wheel I can tell its bent a little. Just wanted
to know if its ok to ride like this and not be at risk of
injury or messing up the bike more?
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Originally Posted by vpiuva
Probably not, but w/o pics we can't see if the rim is actually bent or just out of true. Probably just out of true and if you have a friendly LBS they could true it back up very quickly and cheaply.