Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Minneapols, Minnesota
Bikes: 89 Raleigh Technium PRE, 92 SP 1000 ti, '09 Team Pro, 72 International, 63 Hercules 3-spd, '81 Vitus 979, 2 Kabuki Submariners, 2 C. Itoh Submariners, Gary Fisher Big Sur, Skyway 3-spd, Robin Hood w/ S-A IGH 5 speed.
I practiced with my new pedals and cleats while my bike was on my stand. Quite safe! Most people will fall at least a few times initially when riding. Typically it will happen when you are coming to a stop so your speed will be very slow and damage to all but the pride will be minimal. I think I fell two or three times at first but haven't at all since then.
I have used Shimano and Wellgo pedals with equal success.