What are the easiest clipless pedals to get out of?
05-07-10 | 06:25 PM
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05-07-10 | 06:56 PM
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My vote is with the Look Keo's.. Neither Look nor SPD are difficult.But, those little hooks on the SPD cleat sort of get tangled as you disengage.. I vote Look being the most effortless.
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05-07-10 | 07:26 PM
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I agree with the mountian pedal option. The time attack are double sided, very easy in and out. I also love my speedplay LA's. same thing double sided pretty easy in and out but the cleat may seem alittle unwieldy for her first clipless.
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05-07-10 | 08:15 PM
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All of you people who don't think tension is an issue are forgetting that people are different. Women, children, and other people (weak knees, previous injuries, movement issues, etc.) sometimes find it difficult to clip out. I remember my mom's first clipless moment was a good 5-10 seconds of shouting "I CAN'T GET MY FOOT OUT!" before she ran out of room and succumbed to her fate.
05-07-10 | 08:17 PM
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The process of working on one thing at a time to get acclimatized makes sense. The best way to learn clipping out without fear is to get a trainer. That's not how most of us learn, but it is a great full-safety learning tool.
05-07-10 | 08:32 PM
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The idea of a trainer is an awesome idea actually for days when I can't go out and ride because of weather or lazyness. How much does a good trainer cost?
05-07-10 | 09:16 PM
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I just started riding clipless and i got Shimano 105 5610 pedals, i didn't even really practice i clipped and unclipped in my driveway a bit before i rode around. Haven't fallen yet and i'm already used to it.
05-07-10 | 10:00 PM
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My wife took to the ISM Adamo Typhoon immediately. She tried 3 other "regular" saddles and hated them. GL
05-07-10 | 11:50 PM
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