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Scibby
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I've now got new clipless shoes / pedals, hurrah. Spent 45 minutes in the drive way putting on, taking off, starting, stopping etc...
Here's myscores:
Complete falls --> 3
Near falls but was able to latch on to wall, column, car --> 4
Injuries --> both wrists a bit sore, grazes on palms and one elbow.
Am I ready?
Any tips?
Here's myscores:
Complete falls --> 3
Near falls but was able to latch on to wall, column, car --> 4
Injuries --> both wrists a bit sore, grazes on palms and one elbow.
Am I ready?
Any tips?
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Dont worry it comes real quick. You only need to unclip when you are stopping so just relax and youll be fine, Its only when you panic that they just dont seem to come out.Also most pedals have adjustments so you can loosen them to make it easier to get in and out until you are used to it.
Keep up the good work, You will be amazed at the difference when you get to the hills!
Hope this helps
are the clips too tight? Do you find it really hard to clip out because its actually hard or because you're not used to the ankle rotation? I don't want to speak too soon but so far i've been lucky enough to stay upright, but when i got the clipless pedals the first thing i did was adjust them so they were easy to clip out of.
Just a thought?
Good luck
Don't worry too much, if at all. We've all been there.
I got my clipless pedal and shoes from Santa. Spent ages in the garage getting used to clip in and out of them. Then first decent break in the weather I went for a spin in my new shoes..... didn't even get out my pathway before I fell on my side.....I was really embarrased.
Then on my first tri I fell again just as I left transition. Much to the amusement of everyone around me.
Suffice to say its not put me off and its just a matter of grinning and bearing it, then learning.
Must point out thought that I was only starting and stopping (not doing a 27 miler - that's easy!!!) hence the high scores... I read somewhere that you need to do something 28 (or was it 56? 102?) times before it becomes a permanent habit so was looking to get a head start before hitting road and traffic...
Happy days!!!
When I first got mine I fell over at a junction with cars behind, in front and to the side. Felt an idiot, but it taught me a few lessons.
Find out which leg you're comfortable leaning on and clip out that foot in advance of a junction or a stop. Watch for cambers in the road, though, and always put your weight onto the side you've unclipped. I once unclipped my left - only to fall on my right because the road lent to the right!
Practice makes perfect.
anyhow, after a bit more practice I did actually go on road yesterday, and no incidents to report! So practicing and loosening cleats defo helped!