Originally Posted by
craigny
now it seems like im going down 5x each ride and in starting to get beat up
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Stop going down and you won't get beat up.
CB cleats can be installed two ways. Candy cleats are compatible with all standard SPD compatible shoes and do not have a front and back but there is a left and a right cleat that changes the release angle. Cleats for road shoes are also available.Cleat with the two circles on your right shoe means earlier (15º) release angle on both feet.Cleat with the two circles on your left shoe means later (20º) release angle on both feet.
Give that a shot and keep at it. I came from platforms and love using my CB's. Plenty of float so my right knee doesn't hurt, but being clipped in over choppy terrain gives me confidence knowing my feet won't come off the pedals.