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    • #121190

      well my first time with clipless was great had one fall in the beginning could not get my feet un clipped and lol went down lol so much fun love them

    • #121191

      Happens to the best of us! One fall isn’t too bad on the first ride. Only two real recommendations–practice practice practice and if you are using SPDs, back the tension way off until you are comfortable.

    • #121192

      i have my spds on my roadie, but not on my mtb yet. haven’t used them on the trails yet.

    • #121193

      I have been thinking about going clipless, but I’m having trouble remembering to kick my foot out when I ride my buddies bike.

    • #121194
      "Apoxual" wrote

      I have been thinking about going clipless, but I’m having trouble remembering to kick my foot out when I ride my buddies bike.

      You get used to it quickly. It becomes one of those ingrained habits that you wind up not even thinking about.

    • #121195
      "gar29" wrote

      [quote="Apoxual":j9i08mr0]I have been thinking about going clipless, but I’m having trouble remembering to kick my foot out when I ride my buddies bike.

      You get used to it quickly. It becomes one of those ingrained habits that you wind up not even thinking about.[/quote:j9i08mr0]

      +1 it becomes complete 2nd nature for most folks. There are some people that never get comfortable on them and eventually go back to flats, but most people get used to them. I’m WAAAAAAAY more confident clipped in than not.

    • #121196

      I adjusted them and now they work awesome full power on up and down stroke

    • #121197

      My feet come out like second nature now – as seen here lol

      [url:2b8syx8s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dFbWkYIelM&feature=share&list=UUHPUdyCmSg1OPadgZMx9JuQ[/url:2b8syx8s]

    • #121198

      P.S. Drop your seat on drops lol – First time on that trail..

    • #121199

      I remember the first time. Fell just sitting on the bike.

    • #121200

      I use the Crank Brothers Candy pedals. They are 4 way entry, don’t clog with dirt easily, and you can get in and out of them easily. I actually stay with a worn cleat on my shoes to aid in disengaging. Once you’ve ridden a while clipped in it just becomes second nature. Definitely better than toe clips or flat pedals.

    • #121201

      I have been riding a LONG time, when clipless pedals first came out I jumped on them and loved em…well, anything was better than clips and toe straps…ugh. When I moved to BC I switched to flats because skinnies while clipped in was super sketchy and scary. A have gone back to clipless a few times, but keep on coming back to flats…with the new pedal/shoe combos I find that I stick to my pedals when need be no real reason to clip back in. The main advantage for me is I hate having the metal on the bottom of my feet…lot’s of rock around here and it does not play well with cleats.

      I remember learning on SPD’s though…some of the funniest accidents I have had were when I was clipped in…the ones climbing were the best…hah. Stick to it and you will become quite good at unclipping in any situation, just takes practice.

    • #121202

      Yeah, falling is part of learning with clipless. Something I recommend to new friends is getting your cleat and pedal a little "worn in" before putting them on the bike. I do this by having the pedal and the show and just popping `em in and out for about 10 minutes while watching TV or something. After that, they’re normally ride-ready.

      – As mentioned, back the spring off if you can when you start.
      – If you can change what angle the pop out is (Crank Brothers Candy, etc), go for the wider angle at start
      – Make your first 2-3 rides somewhere non-perilous. 😀

      I couldn’t see myself going back to flats now – I love the power and control of clipless. I also just went from Crank Bros Candies to Shimano MD540s and am appreciating how solid they feel. Ride on!

    • #121203
      "Fitch" wrote

      – If you can change what angle the pop out is (Crank Brothers Candy, etc), go for the wider angle at start
      – Make your first 2-3 rides somewhere non-perilous. 😀

      Narrower angle is easier to unclip from, since you don’t have to move your foot as far.

      I too just switch to Shimanos from Crank Brothers, I’m tired of spending $$ a few rebuild kits and cleats every year. First real ride will be tomorrow, but tooling around the ‘hood they feel good. I like that the tension is adjustable, I always thought the CB were too easy to get out of.

    • #121204

      I ride the Crank Bros DH Mallet 3. They are a combination of a clipless pedal and the flat platform pedal. I am in absolute love with them on my Endro! I can climb with the best and stay locked in to the pedals on the gnarliest downhills I can find in the northeast. I highly recommend them for someone who wants to quickly unclip and land back on the pedal and keep riding even if you miss the clips.

    • #121205

      I love my SPD’s. Although I’ll note that there are pro’s who go flat, at least for many situations. Like the power and the stay put.
      Down side is getting in more then getting out(that’s no problem.) And just don’t ride in mud.
      But speaking of crashes, Last spring when I made the switch, I was messed up for like 3 months, mostly shins and knee dings, and some forearm and elbow scrapes. That doesn’t count my really 😆 good wrecks that all came with bruzed cracked or broken ribs. ROFL

    • #121206

      Every time this subject comes up, someone trots out an anecdote about crashing in front of a hot chick, so here goes.
      There I was, In TX, first, maybe second trail ride with SPD’s . Forget the name of the park, but it’s a few miles S of the Sam Houston statue. getting near the end of a loop, I met a chick going the other way and pulled to the side and stopped, standing on flat cranks. The thought bubble over my head would have been "Ut OH!" nothing much hurt but my pride. 😀

    • #121207

      I was excited when I got my SPD set and it’s solid. Practiced a lot in the house before I ever rode. Only accident I had was in the house (in front of my wife). I like my SPD set, but I perfer flats. Honestly, I don’t see how clips made me any better. Only benefit to me was it’s easier to pull up. But. I’d rather do that out of skill and not because of the set. Additionally, I didn’t see any speed benefit either. I don’t agree on that whole upstroke deal, but that’s me. Either way, it’s easier to save yourself coming off on flats when you’re getting after it something gnarly. I’m debating if I’m going to sell my set or not. It’s all a preference really, whatever you enjoy, rock it out!

      Take care,
      -GT

    • #121208

      Love riding clipless, not sure why i left it so long to make the switch but after doing it this season I won’t be going back. Something about the extra connection to the bike just makes it feel right.

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