Your first clipless fail? Here's mine
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#28
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It's easier to fall when your unaware.
My first time I went out to test the feel of the clipless pedals out to some hills nearby, then when i came back in my garage i stopped, forgetting i had them on.
My 2nd time was with my friend, when we both reached a stop sign, and we waited for cars to clear, but the cars weren't clearing and i was rolling a little too fast so i had to brake right away. I fell.
The third time was a disappointment, it was 5 months after i got them. One of my friends told me to drop by her and her other friend at a Library so i did and they came out and rushed toward me, they were in my way so i had to clip out very fast, which was successful, but i leaned the other way and fell.
I still believe I'm going to fall over again...especially in windy conditions.
My first time I went out to test the feel of the clipless pedals out to some hills nearby, then when i came back in my garage i stopped, forgetting i had them on.
My 2nd time was with my friend, when we both reached a stop sign, and we waited for cars to clear, but the cars weren't clearing and i was rolling a little too fast so i had to brake right away. I fell.
The third time was a disappointment, it was 5 months after i got them. One of my friends told me to drop by her and her other friend at a Library so i did and they came out and rushed toward me, they were in my way so i had to clip out very fast, which was successful, but i leaned the other way and fell.
I still believe I'm going to fall over again...especially in windy conditions.
#29
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From: NEW YORK, NY - USA
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I had a few close calls, but I have my SPD pedals set at the lightest tension. Maybe that helps.
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