clipless riding

Just got clipless pedals yesterday and find them great for climbing and endurance. But my legs hurt
in places they never have before - is that because of new muscles being used or is it positioning?

 

[email protected] (ren) wrote in news:[email protected]:

> Just got clipless pedals yesterday and find them great for climbing and endurance. But my legs
> hurt in places they never have before - is that because of new muscles being used or is it
> positioning?

If the pain is along the sides of your legs, especially on only one leg, your cleats are likely
adjusted improperly.

 

ren <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Just got clipless pedals yesterday and find them great for climbing and endurance. But my legs
> hurt in places they never have before - is that because of new muscles being used or is it
> positioning?

Take three steps forward then look at where your feet are positioned, if one foot points outward or
inward slightly you need to adjust the cleats to compensate. Then clip just the shoes into the
pedals and make sure they clear the frame. Make minor adjustments and your muscles will slowly adapt
to the riding position. It takes time and best to cycle gently and concentrate on doing circles with
your feet as you pedal.

 

"Ken" <[email protected]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:[email protected]...
> [email protected] (ren) wrote in news:[email protected]:

> If the pain is along the sides of your legs, especially on only one leg,
your
> cleats are likely adjusted improperly.

And if it is your calves, that is because you have just introduced them to the concept of "work".

-Dave

 

"David Bailey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> ren <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Just got clipless pedals yesterday and find them great for climbing and endurance. But my legs
> > hurt in places they never have before - is that because of new muscles being used or is it
> > positioning?
>
> Take three steps forward then look at where your feet are positioned, if
one
> foot points outward or inward slightly you need to adjust the cleats to compensate. Then clip just
> the shoes into the pedals and make sure they clear the frame. Make minor adjustments and your
> muscles will slowly adapt to the riding position. It takes time and best to cycle gently and
> concentrate on doing circles with your feet as you pedal.

Pedal with one leg and smooth out your rhythm.

--
Phil, Squid-in-Training