Originally Posted by
billyymc
Are different types of clipless pedals harder or easier to get out of? I'm asking because I use Time clipless MTB pedals on my MTB and my roadbike (Tricross Comp) and they seem very easy to exit -- but the design is much different that the road specific clipless pedals that I've seen. I never seemed to have much trouble getting out of these pedals, and actually think it's easier than getting out of a pedal with clips / straps.
I do not own those pedals, but they should not be like that. I bought a pair of Crank Brothers Acid pedals and had trouble clipping in and out, but the shop I bought them from knew to install an additional shim on my shoes and now they're great/fine.
If you were wearing road shoes I'd suggest the Speedplay light actions. In mountain bike shoes nothing should be that tight, but my only specific suggestion is to go ask at the shop - sometimes there's a setting or adjustment that they can make.
Or, obviously, you could just buy a different system, though for expense reasons I would ask about it first.