Originally Posted by
kbtommy
I have to say, I agree with this. I sometimes think that the whole "falling is inevitable" mindset might even be part of the problem for new users. They're too busy trying not to fall, instead of simply concentrating on getting the mechanics right. Self-fulfilling prophecies and all that.
Back on topic: When I started using Crank Brothers pedals (mallets on my mtb), I had occasional hiccups when clipping into the second pedal. Is your right foot the first foot to clip in? If it's the second, Jaznine's advice in post #4 might be the solution.
+1
Lose that word from your vocabulary - all your brain hears is "blah blah blah
fall blah blah
fall"
Ride #1 (mid-day on a Thursday) after taking a 14-yr break from bikes my buddy chose a route that led us through downtown Dallas. Lots of stop lights, lots of traffic. Nice. Given that it had been years since I'd ridden clipless I decided it would be in my best interest to take off pedaling with only 1 foot clipped in, clear the intersection and then worry about getting the other foot clipped in. Once I knew for sure we weren't making a light, I unclipped one foot. Way early. And yep, I'm sure, way lame. You can imagine my buddy's horror when he realized he was on a ride with one of
those riders who unclipped 50 yards before a stop.
Point is, don't sweat it, and if you take off and don't get that second foot clipped in, keep pedaling - you'll keep moving and the crank will come around so you can try again. Win-Win.