Originally Posted by
modelmartin
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.
Thanks for the reply! Using a stand sounds like a great idea. About the leg position, [MENTION=90165]shelbyfv[/MENTION] mentioned he preferred the down (fully extended) position. What is your preference? I'm pretty sure I will clip out my left foot since that's the foot I put down now when at a stop.
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