First clipless ride

[Longshot]

I did my second 25 mile commute in Central London today and it was also my first clipless ride. I'm pleased to report that I had no 'moments' but I did come close. On one occasion, I unclipped and, as I was sidling up to the lights, unwittingly re-clipped! I also had a couple of times when I unclipped one side and then realised my weight was going the other way!

Otherwise, a little foot discomfort for the first 10 miles or so and then it seemed to pass. It does seem to help so I'm pleased that I've switched. I bought DHB M1.0 SPD shoes and Shimano SPD A530 pedals, just for the record and I'm pleased with both.

 

[PocketFrog]

Clipless is one of the best things I ever did... even a few 'moments' haven't gone towards swaying me fromt hat opinion!

You'll find that the moments usually come in a moment of panic (emergency stop, not woken up properly) when you are relying on instinct rather than calculated movement. Your instinct is to pull your foot UP, not twist!

 

[numbnuts]

Well done you

 

[Powely]

I'll be going on my first clipless ride tonight and first time out with a club... this could be embarrassing! :/

 

[jonny jeez]

Nice one!

 

[simon the viking]

You'll never regret, I still have the odd clip out one side/lean other way moment

 

[RWright]

First clipless ride 25 miles in central London. Never been there but see a lot of video of it. You are a much braver person than I am. Nice job

 

[Rural halfwit]

it is oddly 'liberating' this clipless thing.

 

[MaxInc]

I also had a couple of times when I unclipped one side and then realised my weight was going the other way!

Glad you are enjoying them, I certainly am more than anticipated! One trick I learned from riding heavy motorbikes at very low speeds was to slightly turn the handlebars towards the side you intend to put your foot down just before the bike stops. This will push the center of gravity on the inside and help you stop the way you intended.

 

[aces_up1504]

Excellent Si

Hows the training going towards the big 100?

I have just bought some so should have my first fall sometime tonight

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I did my second 25 mile commute in Central London today and it was also my first clipless ride. I'm pleased to report that I had no 'moments' but I did come close. On one occasion, I unclipped and, as I was sidling up to the lights, unwittingly re-clipped! I also had a couple of times when I unclipped one side and then realised my weight was going the other way!

Otherwise, a little foot discomfort for the first 10 miles or so and then it seemed to pass. It does seem to help so I'm pleased that I've switched. I bought DHB M1.0 SPD shoes and Shimano SPD A530 pedals, just for the record and I'm pleased with both.

Well done, they are what I got.

Clipless is one of the best things I ever did... even a few 'moments' haven't gone towards swaying me fromt hat opinion!

You'll find that the moments usually come in a moment of panic (emergency stop, not woken up properly) when you are relying on instinct rather than calculated movement. Your instinct is to pull your foot UP, not twist!

Having come from clips, I have always had to think about releasing the foot in one way or another.

 

[Eribiste]

Great Stuff!

I use A530 pedals myself and get on with them really well. shoes were cheapy ones from Aldi.

 

[gavroche]

Clipless also gives you more power when going uphill, not to be ignored!

 

[SWSteve]

Well done! The biggest difference I found once going clipless is how much more comfortable it is, the more rigid soles make the pain I would sometimes get in my foot when on soft soled shoes almost go away.