Hi everyone

after reading about clipless pedals on this forum I finally decided to get some for my commute through the Munich city centre. This journey involves lots of stopping and starting and I was nervous about falling off under an SUV so I got the wimpiest set up that I could. I bought the Shimano SH55 multi-release cleats with some Shimano M646 pedals (double sided binding with the option to use them as platform pedals). I adjusted the tension on the cleat binding so it was at minimum.

I have not had any problems so far trying to clip OUT (which was my main worry) but trying to clip IN is really difficult. Maybe the fact that the M646 pedal have a platform pedal type cage makes it more difficult I don't know. I seem to have more success with my right foot that I leave clipped in but often I try and clip in the left and don't manage it. I tried putting a very light smear of grease on the binding surfaces but it hasn't really helped that much.

When I do manage to clip in they are good and I can feel a power boost. Perhaps it will get easier with practice - just knowing where the binding is- does anyone have any experience with clipless pedals and any tips they could share about getting clipped in?