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Old 06-07-09 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Aspire
Hey guys,

I am new here and I have a very stupid question. I recently upgraded to a clipless pedal (Shimano). Luckily for me, I have no problem with using the clipless pedal. I can unlock them very easily.

My only problem is mounting the pedal. The pedal keep on spinning and is often upside down thus making it very difficult to clip on. Sometime I have to spin the pedal with the tip of my shoe to get the pedal up right before I can clip my shoes on.

Stpuid question: Is it smart to use loctite from prevent my pedal from floating/spinning? If using loctite is a stupid idea, is there any other method to limit my pedal from spinning completely upside down?

Thanks
In terms of bicycle mechanics yes it would be highly advisable to NOT under any circumstances use loctite to keep your pedal from spinning, I cannot repeat that enough. What you need to do is get used to flipping the pedal up then clicking in, once you do it won't be hard at all as you'll know exactly how to do it quickly. If you can't however adapt to this or don't like a pedal with only one engagement point then check out pedals like Speedplays or Crank Brothers' Eggbeaters which offer more engagement points.
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