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20-06.-2006, 02:15 PM
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Re: Not ready to clip-in, so what pedals and shoes should I use until I'm ready?
haven't read all the blurb above but here's the way i went from standard pedals to clipping in.
Shimano PD-M324 pedals  one side is a standard flat pedal, the other is cleated. full blurb: http://www.shimano.com.au/catalog/c...D=1150780285954 i used them for both MTB and road use. but i'm now at the stage where i feel far more comfortable clipped in than out. i'm also about to upgrade both bikes, so will have 2 second hand pairs available - pm me if you're interested. just my two cents... |
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29-08.-2006, 11:55 AM
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Re: Not ready to clip-in, so what pedals and shoes should I use until I'm ready?
Maybe I'm too bold, having just started taking my bike off road, but I'm looking to get clipless already (no previous road bike experience with clipless).
My problem is I still "tip-toe" past rocks or logs. Can you unclip easy enough to do that or just suck it up and keep your feet on the pedals? Thanks in advance! TC P.S.--MTB'ers are great--everyone is eager to help us newbies.
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29-08.-2006, 01:10 PM
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Re: Not ready to clip-in, so what pedals and shoes should I use until I'm ready?
agree with the last statement!
when i bought my mtb, i got those pedals you can see above as i was recommended to just go clipless from the start. well worth it as i now feel far more 'solid' on the bike when clipped in. doesn't take long to get used to them, and i do still have the odd nervous moment. i find that being clipped in helps in getting the rear wheel over some obstacles too i tended to bail from the clips a little sooner, but am now leaving it later and later as my confidence grows. i now run eggbeaters with no major concerns. hope that helps... |
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31-08.-2006, 09:14 PM
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Re: Not ready to clip-in, so what pedals and shoes should I use until I'm ready?
By far the best solution in my opinion is to use SPDs with the multi-direction release cleats. These will release easily using the normal motion, but will also release in any direction if you pull hard enough (i.e., in a panic moment)... This will provide many of the benefits of clipless pedals, but will allow you to get your feet out easily in an emergency. When this process becomes natural, you can always transition back to the standard cleats.
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03-11.-2006, 01:11 PM
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Re: Not ready to clip-in, so what pedals and shoes should I use until I'm ready?
I put off clipless pedals for a while. I bought my bike in May and ripped off a pair of the toe clips on a rough trail. Then, my pedals were all bent up and needed replacing so I went with an inexpensive replacement pedal. I couldn't get any grip with them. So, I finally went clipless with shimano 520's. I've not ridden a lot on them but have played around in the yard practicing clipping in and out. I finally got a short 2-3 mile ride in this afternoon. I liked the pedals a lot. There is a noticeable difference. I'm sure I'll have my "incidences" with them eventually but for now I'm glad I made the switch. Good luck with whatever you choose. Greg
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04-11.-2006, 05:54 AM
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Re: Not ready to clip-in, so what pedals and shoes should I use until I'm ready?
Clipless pedals are the way to go for off road riding, they give you much better control while descending, sprinting and bunny hopping. On rough descents they keep you from getting pitched when you misjudge a rock or root. I really like the way you can lift out of the saddle and steer with your hips and use your feet to "log walk" the back wheel up and over obstacles.
One caution most clipless pedals come from the factory torqued down to a pretty high release setting. If you're just getting used to them loosen up the tension setting to the minimum setting until you've gained confidence then over time tension them back up a bit. I use various versions of SPD pedals for cross country and cyclocross racing and in no time at all you get to the point where you just release at will without even thinking about it. I can remember a number of times when I started washing out on a fast sandy or muddy corner and my inside leg dabbed to keep me upright before I even had time to think about it. Don't be scared of clipless I'm convinced they're much safer than open platforms and as long as they're not set too tight they're easy to get out of. Good luck, Dave |
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