It's a bit of a fiddle getting clipped into SPD's for the first time......

[Salty seadog]

They're second hand pedals and I've got the tension set about 1/3 up from the minimum setting....

We'll have a play about with them later.

 

[vickster]

Go to the minimum. No reason not to on a road bike

 

[Salty seadog]

Go to the minimum. No reason not to on a road bike

I take it minimum is turning anticlockwise, towards the minus sign...?

 

[Salty seadog]

yep just googled that , stand down....

 

[JimmyC]

No we haven't.
I know lots of cyclists who have never had a 'moment'

I've been riding bikes seriously since about the age of 15. I also rode motocross, and a little later, Sportsman class GP racing (motorcycle). There's an ancient saying that I've never seen anyone defeat, if they continue riding long enough: "There's two types of riders, those who have been down, and those who are going down". Statistically, if one rides long enough, the RTM factor will catch up with them.
J.

 

[Globalti]

They don't make any difference unless you're intending to take part in the TdF, don't bother.

Just spotted this and I have to disagree - maybe for pootling they don't but on those odd occasions when you need to wring the last ounce of power out of your legs such as a steep climb or that end-of-ride sprint or a session on the track they make a huge difference, allowing you to power the cranks through the full rotation. I also find that when I'm about to get dropped and the pushing down muscles are tired, a few smooth power strokes can get me back up to speed, which I will pay for in the next half minute of hard breathing but a certain Chris Froome gets on pretty well with the same spinning technique.

 

[screenman]

I've been riding bikes seriously since about the age of 15. I also rode motocross, and a little later, Sportsman class GP racing (motorcycle). There's an ancient saying that I've never seen anyone defeat, if they continue riding long enough: "There's two types of riders, those who have been down, and those who are going down". Statistically, if one rides long enough, the RTM factor will catch up with them.
J.

Whilst I agree with you, not sure it is the "moment" we are talking about.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Just spotted this and I have to disagree - maybe for pootling they don't but on those odd occasions when you need to wring the last ounce of power out of your legs such as a steep climb or that end-of-ride sprint or a session on the track they make a huge difference, allowing you to power the cranks through the full rotation. I also find that when I'm about to get dropped and the pushing down muscles are tired, a few smooth power strokes can get me back up to speed, which I will pay for in the next half minute of hard breathing but a certain Chris Froome gets on pretty well with the same spinning technique.

No.

 

[Levo-Lon]

I find my spd-sl cleat shoe set up more problematic..in the Not as easy to pop out and i struggle to set them so i dont get knee pain..
spd's seem to work better for me as the lose fit in comparison seems to stop the knee pain.
that said im a 2..3 hr max type rider, and tend to hurt all over after

 

[Dogtrousers]

I've been riding bikes seriously since about the age of 15. I also rode motocross, and a little later, Sportsman class GP racing (motorcycle). There's an ancient saying that I've never seen anyone defeat, if they continue riding long enough: "There's two types of riders, those who have been down, and those who are going down". Statistically, if one rides long enough, the RTM factor will catch up with them.
J.

I think you've misunderstood the meaning of a "clipless moment". It's when a rider falls due to forgetting that they are "clipped in" - that is their feet are attached to the pedals via shoe cleats. It sometimes happens when learning to use cleats, but is increasingly unlikely with experience.

Some, but certainly not all riders, suffer this when getting used to them. Once the muscle memory is in place it ain't going to happen.

Of course, we all take a fall now and then, which is what your motorbike saying is about. But we don't all take a fall due to being clipped in.

 

[ianrauk]

I've been riding bikes seriously since about the age of 15. I also rode motocross, and a little later, Sportsman class GP racing (motorcycle). There's an ancient saying that I've never seen anyone defeat, if they continue riding long enough: "There's two types of riders, those who have been down, and those who are going down". Statistically, if one rides long enough, the RTM factor will catch up with them.
J.

Me think you no understand what we are talikng about.

 

[The Mighty News]

.......well it is.....hope it goes alright on the road tomorrow.

can I ask what type of shoe you bought? im currently researching what to buy but the range seems to vary massively cost wise.

 

[vickster]

With shoes, fit first, cost second. Try some at shops

 

[Salty seadog]

can I ask what type of shoe you bought? im currently researching what to buy but the range seems to vary massively cost wise.[/QUOT

I went for a pair of diadora shoes after being reassured that they were a wide fit.

 

[clid61]

Alchohol and SPDs are a fun mix..

Chuck a canal into the mix too !