when I first got mine it took all the fun out of riding because I was always 1/2 thinking about getting out if I needed. after a few unexpected happenings that left me on the ground I realized that (with 1 exception only) by the time I get from "oh" to "crap", and hit the ground I naturally came out somewhere. I have better balance now too ( Im still as graceful as an upside down turtle). the TIME pedals made the transition much easier. nothing to adjust is way cool