clipless rules
05-28-11 | 01:35 PM
#51
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From: BK
So I got my Shimano spd-sl pedals and shoes today. Practiced getting in and out a number of times before hitting the road. Went on a ride with a buddy and as soon as we hit a stop I unclip my foot and fall over to the other side still clipped in. What a lovely way to try clipless for the first time. I hope this doesnt happen anymore.
Right before we went out to ride I bet him I'd eat it at least once...first traffic light = slow motion fall
Hilarious
Best part was not being able to unclip after I fell so I kinda just lied there for a minute
05-28-11 | 01:45 PM
#52
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Lol I fell in my driveway trying to perform a sw8 trackstand. How embarrassing.
Scuffed my shoes and left pedal. Darn.
Scuffed my shoes and left pedal. Darn.
05-31-11 | 07:35 PM
#54
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From: Baton Rouge
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Just made the switch to clipless. I installed some look keo classics. Why the **** havent I been using these forever!? Cant express how much I like them over toe-clips/straps.
I dint have any falls and I was able to clip in really easily. Accelerating and braking are so much easier/better now. Never unclipped accidentally.
I just wanted to chime in.
I dint have any falls and I was able to clip in really easily. Accelerating and braking are so much easier/better now. Never unclipped accidentally.
I just wanted to chime in.
Last edited by MuppetMower; 05-31-11 at 07:38 PM.
05-31-11 | 10:43 PM
#56
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I think most people who switch to clipless take a few rides to adjust. It eventually becomes second nature. I myself have been using various systems for over 20 years now, and did indeed have a 'falling over' episode early on. It was a steep hill that I simply ran out of gas on. I fell over before I could unclip. Many thousands of km and 20-odd years later, and it hasn't happened since. Clipless is definitely the way to go, and imho there is no one 'best' system out there. They are all pretty darn good these days, with a few subtle differences that will take very little time to get used to.
I remember going MTB riding with friends back around 1987 or so. I was using clips on it, and my friends thought I was nuts for wanting my feet secured to the pedals. A few nutsacks colliding with crossbars convinced a few of them to try it. I went clipless shortly after and have never looked back.
For my city bikes or MTB, I use a MTB shoe that I can walk in and either Crank Bros. Quattros or Candys. For roadie-type or track use, I use Look Keo with non-walkable shoes. It's all good.
I remember going MTB riding with friends back around 1987 or so. I was using clips on it, and my friends thought I was nuts for wanting my feet secured to the pedals. A few nutsacks colliding with crossbars convinced a few of them to try it. I went clipless shortly after and have never looked back.
For my city bikes or MTB, I use a MTB shoe that I can walk in and either Crank Bros. Quattros or Candys. For roadie-type or track use, I use Look Keo with non-walkable shoes. It's all good.
Last edited by krusty; 05-31-11 at 10:56 PM.
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