Clipless Pedals FAQ

[fabregas485]

I had a near miss a few days ago at a red light. I was nearing two people waiting to turn right at a red light, and I wanted to go straight on. The light went green, the two guys begin to turn when the last guy 'brake tested'. I saw this so I begin to slow down as I had no room to go straight on, then the guy set off again and brake tested. This moment I was going pretty slow, and I nearly fell. I was too busy thinking of reasons as to why someone would brake test, I almost forgot about the clipless pedals.

 

[Boon 51]

After several months use on my clipless pedals the right foot has become a tad loose, now if I tighen my right pedal by + 1 click do I need to tighen my left as well or do you just adjust as and when needed on each foot.
Cheers

 

[ianrauk]

After several months use on my clipless pedals the right foot has become a tad loose, now if I tighen my right pedal by + 1 click do I need to tighen my left as well or do you just adjust as and when needed on each foot.
Cheers

As needed.

Personally I tighten mine up to the fullest on both.

 

[GmanUK65]

I bought R540's I Assume they are the road version of the M540's ? shimano RO78 shoes and im clipping in pretty much as soon as I hit the pedal . I do know at some point I am going to fall over though

I thought the same way as you and kind of accepted that eventually I would fall over. I had several close shaves for the first few days especially when trying to unclip when coming to traffic lights or junctions. The more close shaves I had the easier it was to unclip. I have now been using them for about two weeks and I am finding unclipping and clipping in much easier. Just remember to unclip well before you reach the traffic lights or junctions.

 

[Uncle_Fluffy]

After 2 weeks using my Shimano M520 clipless pedals I am still waiting to fall off!

It's been close a couple of times with the worst being when clipping in setting of from traffic lights. Now I don't attempt to clip in until I have a bit of momentum (that said, I'm finding it clips in without any effort as it becomes more natural).

Definitely wouldn't be without them now though

 

[Leodis]

Just had my first clipless ride yesterday, the first part from between 6-8 miles I got cramps in my feet. I stopped for a few minutes and did the same back with no pain, could it be getting used to the platform rather than pushing down on the balls of my feet with flats which caused it?

 

[fabregas485]

Just had my first clipless ride yesterday, the first part from between 6-8 miles I got cramps in my feet. I stopped for a few minutes and did the same back with no pain, could it be getting used to the platform rather than pushing down on the balls of my feet with flats which caused it?

After a first ride, you can expect a little pain as you get used to them. If you have any pain again, you will need to adjust either the cleats, saddle height or handlebars.

 

[Leodis]

After a first ride, you can expect a little pain as you get used to them. If you have any pain again, you will need to adjust either the cleats, saddle height or handlebars.

Thanks. Just one more thing, when on the hoods does it take a bit of getting used to the position? I ask because I get some discomfort between my thumb and index finger when on them.

 

[Tribanite]

Your pushing down on your hands too much,thus the pain between thumb and finger. Could be your bike fit,or you havn't the core strength yet to support your upper body more.

 

[Leodis]

Your pushing down on your hands too much,thus the pain between thumb and finger. Could be your bike fit,or you havn't the core strength yet to support your upper body more.

Thanks, will keep at it and tinker with the set up

 

[GmanUK65]

Me too clipping in is a lot easier now though occasionally clipping out is a problem, but I am taking that its probably because the pedals are new.

 

[HorTs]

I'm going back to clipless soon, do you think I'll be more or less likely to experience the 'moment'?

 

[ianrauk]

I'm going back to clipless soon, do you think I'll be more or less likely to experience the 'moment'?

Only you can answer that.
Go into it thinking you will then you may.

 

[PaulyP]

New to clipless pedals, I have been using them for a week now. I am noticing on right foot I seem to be pushing with outside of right foot and it is causing a lot of discomfort? Could this be the cleat position? I know the cleats can have various positions on the shoe but I have no clue what to do. I have old shimano 105 pedals given to me by a friend with the red cleats. Thanks.

 

[fabregas485]

I'm going back to clipless soon, do you think I'll be more or less likely to experience the 'moment'?

Many people do not have a moment, but you are sure to have a near miss. I know I have had several, some of which I would have to have been psychic to avoid.