First time with clipless

[DooDah]

What about when you are at lights and have foot on floor, some cars can get ridiculously close? I can't trackstand!

Of course in France, you are on the wrong side of the road so the issue may arise if a left unclipper

Actually for me it is a bit weird. I have recently been training myself to unclip left, as I naturally want to unclip right, but then I also push off with my right foot on the pedal. The need to push off with my right foot is more important to me than which foot I unclip. Don't ask me why, I am just weird

 

[Boon 51]

I have used/tried both the SPD and SPD-SL and found the SL's harder to use at first but once worn in easier.. and will be using the SL's on all my bikes..

 

[ShipHill]

Without even thinking about it I have always put my left foot down even before i got clips. I usually stick my foot on the kerb so I'm not on tippy-toes unless there isn't one. I always keep my bum on the saddle too which is probably frowned on by those who hover over the top tube. Each to their own I guess.

On my motorcycle I put my right foot down once I've stopped and finished braking which leaves my left foot to faff around finding neutral then hovering over the gear pedal waiting for the GO light or whatever.

 

[DooDah]

Without even thinking about it I have always put my left foot down even before i got clips. I usually stick my foot on the kerb so I'm not on tippy-toes unless there isn't one. I always keep my bum on the saddle too which is probably frowned on by those who hover over the top tube. Each to their own I guess.

On my motorcycle I put my right foot down once I've stopped and finished braking which leaves my left foot to faff around finding neutral then hovering over the gear pedal waiting for the GO light or whatever.

Actually, I never really thought about it before, but my motorbike days must be why I always want to put my right foot down. Cheers, at least I now know there is a reason for my insanity

 

[bpsmith]

I put my left foot down as a result of motorcycling. Right foot always on the brake when waiting. Saves keeping the right hand clenched.

 

[DooDah]

I put my left foot down as a result of motorcycling. Right foot always on the brake when waiting. Saves keeping the right hand clenched.

Which presumably you were clenching your left hand on the clutch, or quickly swapping feet to change out of neutral.

 

[wait4me]

I always put my right foot down. Thought it was down to my brains self preservation thoughts (fall left and it's only the pavement) then read a few who mentioned it was due to previous motorcycling. Ah! I thought that's the answer ---right foot down LEFT still on the brake--good old British bikes.

 

[bpsmith]

Which presumably you were clenching your left hand on the clutch, or quickly swapping feet to change out of neutral.

Usually sit in neutral when stopped at lights and sit upright all relaxed with foot on brake but, yes, does involve swapping feet when ready to pull off. You get into habits early on and stick with them. No right or wrong, but this helps with my hands and that's paramount for me.

Do whatever feels best I say.

 

[ShipHill]

Just watched a few videos on YouTube and most opinion says "left foot down" assuming a right sided brake pedal. I'm wrong then. Good.

I also remember when the ex-missus did a motorcycle training course and they taught her to take the bike off the centrestand while stood next to the bike NOT sat on it which I don't agree with. Take your bike off the stand stood next to it and the bike (for whatever reason) moves away from you and you are knackered. Sat on the bike is way better in my humble opinion.

Some also advise leaving the sidestand down while doing this which is a recipe for disaster if you ask me.

 

[HLaB]

I always put the left foot down but thats only because I like to have the dominant foot (my right) clipped in to push off in traffic without a wobble.