I've never tried them, I don't like the idea of being connected to my bike. Do they auto-detatch kinda like skiis when you fall?

No, you're pretty much connected to your ride.

yikes

Ok, ok... I have a stupid analogy. When I was 13, I didn't like the taste of beer. After careful consideration and a few days and nights of practice (falling down), I aquired a very fond taste. Of the guys I ride with, I probably fall down the best.

I've found clipless pedals are the biggest thing holding me back in developing as an MTB-er. I can never get in quick enough. As a result there are things I just cannot attempt cos I know I will not click into my pedals in time. I like them for the riding part but don't like them for the technical part. I tried having them really loose and easy to get into before which was an improvement but eventually the screws shook out as they were too lose and ruined my pedals. I'm going to trying opening them really loose then sticking the screws with glue or something, if this does not help I will buy a differeny type of pedals, after that, I may loose pedals altogether cos it's killing my confidence.

It'll be tough to ride without any pedals.

BadBreaks, what kind of pedals are you using? Some are easier than others to clip into. Obviously practice makes perfect, too.

I think they are just standard SPDs. I guy I ride with has these 3 sided things almost like a little mace or something, I found them a little nicer.

Yeah, I never found SPDs to be all that easy to clip into. I also don't think they shed mud as well as some pedals do. Personally I use Time ATACs on my MTBs and Crank Brothers Candies on my 'cross bike. Both are good; I like the Candies better as far as ease of engagement (consider that I'm jumping back onto the bike on the fly and slamming my cleats into the pedals several times every lap in a race). Both can be found for as little at $45-50 if you look around, I think- that's about what I got mine for, anyway.

****ty buzz, heal up, my cousin had a similar injury...DON'T AVOID REHAB...he did and is paying for it now.

Thanks truckin. I had a similar problem at cross training, I'd loose half a lap trying to clip in and everyone else had taken off...

There's definitely more skill involved in using clipless pedals on a mountain bike than it is on a road bike.

Did you miss this gem?

The hits just keep on rolling.

I do it to make you guys laugh, for serious

I like my SPDs they seem to detach fine when I fall off. great for XC not having to reposition your foot all the time when you almost get rattled off. Don't count them out, I always said I'd never use them until I tried a pair.. I don't notice any extra power as some usually say you get, but I like the consistency they provide.

Sure. You betcha.

You do a great job,for serious.

So what's BF?

Boy Friend. Pete's looking for a new one.

Night of the living thread?

This guy is so arrogant, it's funny. Just another person hiding behind his computer lashing his life's anger out at the internet. Sad. Numerous posts he makes talk about him laughing at people. It's his own little world where he is able to convince himself of his perceived power. So funny, so weird. He's the only person I think I'll ever meet who gets a powertrip over knowing about a piece of metal frame with 2 wheels, as if it is something hard to master. Wtf? LOL!

shimano spd

I think its funny how the topic got changed right away. Im telling you I have been riding for years. Very advanced trails. My foot dislocated, meaning not attached. All the ligaments in my leg from ankle to knee were shredded. Think about that next time you click in.

Yeah that is some scary ****. I'm not willing to clip in for some gain in speed so I can fall and have my leg mangled. But that's probably why I don't do racing :D

You saying that gives clipless pedals no less credibility to the loads of people that use them, and more to how you are just in experienced and ignorant.