Originally Posted by
daven1986
It is good to get the first fall out of the way! Perhaps your cleats are slightly out of position which is causing numbness. Not 100% sure though. Next time make sure your cleats are tightly installed! I need to learn how to clip out of my left side - I always unclip the right side and if it ever came loose I'd be in a pickle as I'm not used to the left side!
+1. Pretty much everybody falls once or twice at first. I know I did...
As far as numbness, make sure the cleat is positioned correctly (ie around the ball of the foot). I like mine just a smidge behind the ball of my foot. Also make sure your shoes aren't fastened too tightly... I have to consciously leave them a little loose when I gear up since I guess my feet swell a bit after being on the bike for awhile.
Keep in mind I'm no expert; someone with more experience/knowledge about fitting may chime in and contradict me entirely.
