Clipless Pedals FAQ
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derrick
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I bought a pair of shimano road shoes, size 43 fitted perfect, then bought a pair of shimano mtb shoe the same size and they were to small, had to send them back and exchange them for the next size up,
Whats that all about,
Whats that all about,
SteveBM
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Hi,
Thanks so much for the invaluable information in this thread.
Got my first road bike yesterday (Specialized Allez) and bought Shimano SPD 520 pedals with cleats today, along with Decathlon MTB5 shoes which are current on offer. I found these shoes really comfortable for my slightly wide feet!
Went out on my maiden ride today, and had one embarrassing clipless moment, when I'd forgotten I was clipped in. That falling feeling soon focuses the mind.
I have found that my left leg is really comfortable, but my right leg isn't too comfortable. My foot likes to point outwards on the downward stroke and the SPD's prevent this. I'm in the process of adjusting the shoes to try and compensate for this.
I had a real sprint down on the drops whilst clipped in and felt great - No slipping or wasted energy.
Will definitely have to practice clipping in and out until it becomes second nature.
Thanks once again for an excellent thread.
Thanks so much for the invaluable information in this thread.
Got my first road bike yesterday (Specialized Allez) and bought Shimano SPD 520 pedals with cleats today, along with Decathlon MTB5 shoes which are current on offer. I found these shoes really comfortable for my slightly wide feet!
Went out on my maiden ride today, and had one embarrassing clipless moment, when I'd forgotten I was clipped in. That falling feeling soon focuses the mind.
I have found that my left leg is really comfortable, but my right leg isn't too comfortable. My foot likes to point outwards on the downward stroke and the SPD's prevent this. I'm in the process of adjusting the shoes to try and compensate for this.
I had a real sprint down on the drops whilst clipped in and felt great - No slipping or wasted energy.
Will definitely have to practice clipping in and out until it becomes second nature.
Thanks once again for an excellent thread.
I've only actually gone and done it 
, I ordered some pedals (went on a recommendation and ordered some Time ones), and then found some ladies Shimano shoes reduced to £47 
. They wern't the ones I wanted as I'm not keen on the colour, but I decided to put the investment into a set of reasonably decent pedals I can hopefully get along with, then maybe pick up another pair of shoes at a later date if all is going well.
I must say I was all for buying straight from t'internet but a long conversation with the really helpfull guy in the shop meant I could actually look at what my options were, discuss my requirements and hopefully I've come away with what suits me. Between this thread and my helpful shop man I now feel I have a better understanding having seen it all in the flesh so to speak. I would definitely recommend first timers do the same so you can at least try the shoes for both style and comfort, and see the mechanisms working with the cleats.
I can't tell you how excited I am () though also a bit nervous, but I can't wait till I collect the pedals and get going. I later met a friend who says her son has one of those frames you sit the back wheel into and can use in the house so I'm going to borrow to get used to clipping and unclipping.
, I ordered some pedals (went on a recommendation and ordered some Time ones), and then found some ladies Shimano shoes reduced to £47 . They wern't the ones I wanted as I'm not keen on the colour, but I decided to put the investment into a set of reasonably decent pedals I can hopefully get along with, then maybe pick up another pair of shoes at a later date if all is going well. I must say I was all for buying straight from t'internet but a long conversation with the really helpfull guy in the shop meant I could actually look at what my options were, discuss my requirements and hopefully I've come away with what suits me. Between this thread and my helpful shop man I now feel I have a better understanding having seen it all in the flesh so to speak. I would definitely recommend first timers do the same so you can at least try the shoes for both style and comfort, and see the mechanisms working with the cleats.
I can't tell you how excited I am (
) though also a bit nervous, but I can't wait till I collect the pedals and get going. I later met a friend who says her son has one of those frames you sit the back wheel into and can use in the house so I'm going to borrow to get used to clipping and unclipping.
I have been riding clipless (clip in) for about 3 months now - I have a pair of DHB shoes and Look KEO 2 Max pedals. The only slight issue I have is that if I come to a stand still once I start cycling again, the pedal I have unclipped from, tends to spin round and it can be a bit awkward getting it in to the right position quickly to clip back in.
Does any one have any suggestions on how to get around this?
Does any one have any suggestions on how to get around this?
Hi all.
Cyclebum i felt the same.all excited..it hasnt gone yet,,still look forward to getting out....when this weather allows that is,got to admit I dont do the going out in the rain,but have got all the clothing
,,
Boyfrom 64...Im still the same..clip out no problem,,still looking at the pedal to clip in,,,only been since xmas though,,,,
Let me know how you both get on.
Cyclebum i felt the same.all excited
..it hasnt gone yet,,still look forward to getting out....when this weather allows that is,got to admit I dont do the going out in the rain,but have got all the clothing,,Boyfrom 64...Im still the same..clip out no problem,,still looking at the pedal to clip in,,,only been since xmas though,,,,
Let me know how you both get on.
Wish I had the luxury BC Bootle, of avoiding the bad weather that is, but with 6 weeks to my big ride I'm having to just get the miles in, at least it should all be worth it though then I'll probably be complaining about the heat!
Hoping the pedals arrive tomorrow.
Hoping the pedals arrive tomorrow.
Hi guys,
I'm upgrading to a proper road bike in March (currently riding a battered fixie) and I want to go clipless. it looks the part
The thing is I have a slightly lopsided knee and have to compensate for this by facing my right foot out ever so slightly while I'm cycling. Can I still do that whilst riding clipless?
Thanks
I'm upgrading to a proper road bike in March (currently riding a battered fixie) and I want to go clipless. it looks the part
The thing is I have a slightly lopsided knee and have to compensate for this by facing my right foot out ever so slightly while I'm cycling. Can I still do that whilst riding clipless?
Thanks
Hi guys,
I'm upgrading to a proper road bike in March (currently riding a battered fixie) and I want to go clipless. it looks the part
The thing is I have a slightly lopsided knee and have to compensate for this by facing my right foot out ever so slightly while I'm cycling. Can I still do that whilst riding clipless?
Thanks
Yes you can. You just set the cleat into the shoe at an angle to compensate.
Awesome!
I'm quite excited about it (is that weird). I'm even happy about moving a few miles further from work in the summer due to the extra mileage I'll get each month!
Check out You Tube. There are plenty of videos on there explaining how to set up your cleats.
Just been watching the livestrong ones. Looks simple although will probably get some form of help from the bike shop when I do get them (to make doubley sure)
Thanks
sushi_jones
Regular
I still remember my first ride with clipless.
Needless to say at the first junction I reached, I fell over. I've never felt so embarrased.
Even though I knew I was using clipless, I couldn't resist the urge to just take my foot off as I would've normally done beforehand on my mountain bike.
I soon got the hang of it but had a few scary moments afterwards.
Now after many years using clipless I couldn't have it any other way. The speed increase and proper pedal movement is a major plus with clipless.
Needless to say at the first junction I reached, I fell over. I've never felt so embarrased.
Even though I knew I was using clipless, I couldn't resist the urge to just take my foot off as I would've normally done beforehand on my mountain bike.
I soon got the hang of it but had a few scary moments afterwards.
Now after many years using clipless I couldn't have it any other way. The speed increase and proper pedal movement is a major plus with clipless.
sushi_jones
Regular
Clipping in wasn't really a problem. I found clipping out was a bit of nightmare but after I adjusted the tension on the pedal, it wasn't to bad.
I also found after a couple of months that the leg I clipped out at traffic lights and junctions became twice the size as the other, due to muscle gain from unclipping
. I had to train myself to alternate legs.