Pedal straps

[Pauluk]

The toe clip cage will always swing to the road side of the pedal because of the weight of the cage. You have to flick the pedal over to bring the cage to the top and slide your foot into the cage, almost in one continuous movement. If you flick the pedal and delay sliding your foot in or miss the cage entrance then you just have to do it again .. and again. It does get easier but I still don't get in 100 per cent of the time, first time.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It does get easier but I still don't get in 100 per cent of the time, first time.

I've been using clips and straps for about 25 years, I still miss once in a while.

 

[Pauluk]

Oh, don't do what I did the first time I tried toe clips. Come to a relaxing dead stop, bike starts to fall to one side, I try to put my foot down forgetting I'm in a toe clip. Just got it out in time before my handle bar end hit the ground. No one looking though, only my wife, who sarcastically quipped "that's why I don't like toe clips"

 

[simon.r]

I've never used them, but Power Grips seem to get favourable reviews and may be another option worth considering:

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/power-grips-trap-free-cycle-toe-straps-black-prod13305/?src=froogle

 

[theloafer]

+1

Try parking the bike somewhere, in the house or garden, where you can lean against the wall and just sit there and practice putting your foot in. Like clipless it takes a little time and practise to get used to them. Are you taking both feet out when you stop? If you've just stopped at a junction or lights just take one foot out.

 

[theloafer]

Thanks folks - the pedal does just turn without sticking and is quite tricky to move around and slip the foot in. Guess its down to practise.

you could always try these got the g/f some http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/zefal-mini-clips

 

[betty swollocks]

How smooth are the soles of the shoes you cycle in?
Smooth-sole shoes will make it easier to slip your foot in, having tipped the pedal up with your toe.

 

[Paul J]

I use clips and straps and there is a knack. Try having the strap a bit looserso it doesn't bind on the foot and experiment with different shoes. Some are easier than others

 

[stephen.rooke]

clipless is the way to go

 

[ianrauk]

clipless is the way to go

No, not for everyone. Some just don't get on with clipless.

 

[defy-one]

Clipless around town or on a commute is tricky i imagine?

I'm hoping it get better & better with them