Today I went and got a set of Shimano XTR pedals put them on and had no problem getting in or out of them.It was like I had use them all of my life witch this was my first time to ever use this kind of pedals.I guess the videos I have watch and talking to my LBS help me more than anything.I tried to put my self in just about anything I could think of to see how fast I could get out of them.My LBS wanted me to bring my LHT to them so they could show me how to get in and out of them but I told them I would do it my self lol and I did.I have been looking at these pedals for about a year.Now I wish I had got them a lot sooner.I am very happy with my setup now.My Surly LHT is now all setup and ready to go touring.Anyone else ever do it this way or am I a little crazy for doing it this way.