New to clipless, right foot more difficult to release

[Inertia]

As the subject says I am new to clipless and am getting better but Ive noticed it takes more twist to release my right foot than my left. Ive released the tension as much as I can but its still harder; a friend of mine mentioned the same problem and that he was thinking of changing the cleats. Will this help?

Thanks

 

[potsy]

Are they double sided spd's and have you released the tension on both sides?

 

[Inertia]

They arent double side no, they are Shimano R540 SPD-SL, I didnt do both sides no as the left one seems fine.

 

[Cycleops]

If you have released the tension as much as possible then changing the cleats is the only other thing to do. Have you tried your shoes in someone else's pedal?

 

[Inertia]

If you have released the tension as much as possible then changing the cleats is the only other thing to do. Have you tried your shoes in someone else's pedal?

I haven't tried that yet no, I can give it a go. I released it as much as I thought I could, I don't want to go too far because Ive read it could come out altogether.

 

[HLaB]

If tension is equal and minimum, its maybe a physical thing you just have more mobility control etc in your left leg/ankle/foot.

 

[sleaver]

I had the same thing but I just put it down to the left pedal becoming less stiff through always releasing my left foot during a ride where as I would only release my right foot either while having a short break or at the end.

 

[MikeW-71]

I find the left is easier to release too. I always tend to put my left foot down first, so that one gets a lot of unclipping and the right one doesn't.

 

[Gravity Aided]

You might check also for dings, burrs, etc. on the pedal or cleat, and remove them with a fine dressing file. Check the cleats for position and tightness as well.