Originally Posted by
K2dahlia
I am getting used to riding clipless. I tried about 4 years ago and chickened out, but this time, so far, so good. However, I think the tension is too tight because I can only unclip when I have weight on the foot. I can't unclip when my foot is on the top.
I have Shimano SPD PD-M505 pedals and have read the directions about 12 times. I understand the turn counterclockwise part but am being terribly dense when it comes to the "red indicator." I don't see the red indicator moving at all. I want to make sure the 4 adjustments are about the same.
I am a light female rider but (at least I thought) am fairly strong.
Does anyone have these pedals and have a clue how to adjust or what I'm doing wrong with trying to unclip?
Many thanks.
I don't have this type of Shimano pedals but can tell you it's harder for me to unclip when the foot is at the top of the pedal stroke than anywhere else. I've always had a harder time trying to unclip in this position. It seems to put a strain on my knee and ankle. I found it almost impossible to unclip the SPD-SL's at the top of the pedal stroke.
The red indicator on my pedals doesn't really move on mine - it just becomes slightly smaller or larger depending on the way I'm adjusting them.
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