After getting some advice on the board, I just had my clipless pedals installed yesterday. I opted for the LBS rather than cheaper online prices, and I'm glad I did. They really took quite a bit of time making sure I got the right fit in the shoes and the cleats were installed properly and in the right position.
After getting the bike home, I took it for a couple of spins around the block. I'd never used clipless pedals before, so I practiced a bit before taking off. I was worried about getting my feet out of them, but I actually found it was harder to clip in than clip out. Anyone else have this experience? Oh well, I'm sure I'll get used to it over time.
Since I ride quite a bit on busy streets and plenty of traffic lights, I opted for Shimano M324 pedals that are SPD on one side and regular platform on the other, along with some Specialized Taho shoes. After just a brief ride, I could already feel the difference going uphill when clipped in. Can't wait to try them out on a longer ride this weekend.
After getting some advice on the board, I just had my clipless pedals installed yesterday. I opted for the LBS rather than cheaper online prices, and I'm glad I did. They really took quite a bit of time making sure I got the right fit in the shoes and the cleats were installed properly and in the right position.
After getting the bike home, I took it for a couple of spins around the block. I'd never used clipless pedals before, so I practiced a bit before taking off. I was worried about getting my feet out of them, but I actually found it was harder to clip in than clip out. Anyone else have this experience? Oh well, I'm sure I'll get used to it over time.
Since I ride quite a bit on busy streets and plenty of traffic lights, I opted for Shimano M324 pedals that are SPD on one side and regular platform on the other, along with some Specialized Taho shoes. After just a brief ride, I could already feel the difference going uphill when clipped in. Can't wait to try them out on a longer ride this weekend.
SPDs are a bit tougher to get used to clipping in than say Looks where the toe of the pedal tips up. Clipping out is always easier because it is simply a heel movement outbound. Congrats. Keep at it, it'll become second nature. I've endoed a few mtbs and still instintively unclipped.
I had SPD's and they killed my knees. They were extremely hard to get into. I changed to Speedplays, and my knee pain disappeared, and all I have to do is step on them and ride. No look entry is nice. I would take the Speedplays over the SPD's. YMMV
I´m new on clipless pedals too (on road bike at least, been using it on MTB).
Am using the Time RXE and clipping in is a little bit easier than clipping out. i dont have problem clipping in/out though. It automatically clips in once my foot is on the 6 oclock position.
the day i bought my roller trainer, i used the clipless. i was off balance but was able to clip out very easily.
i think road clipless pedals are much easier to use than mtb clipless.
SPDs are a bit tougher to get used to clipping in than say Looks where the toe of the pedal tips up. Clipping out is always easier because it is simply a heel movement outbound. Congrats. Keep at it, it'll become second nature. I've endoed a few mtbs and still instintively unclipped.
Funny thing. Today, I rode for the first time in a year without clipless pedals. My knees were hurting after a short while.
I use SPD pedals and all I can say is that they help my knees better than any therapy. My knees feel better after a ride.
After getting some advice on the board, I just had my clipless pedals installed yesterday. I opted for the LBS rather than cheaper online prices, and I'm glad I did. They really took quite a bit of time making sure I got the right fit in the shoes and the cleats were installed properly and in the right position.
After getting the bike home, I took it for a couple of spins around the block. I'd never used clipless pedals before, so I practiced a bit before taking off. I was worried about getting my feet out of them, but I actually found it was harder to clip in than clip out. Anyone else have this experience? Oh well, I'm sure I'll get used to it over time.
Since I ride quite a bit on busy streets and plenty of traffic lights, I opted for Shimano M324 pedals that are SPD on one side and regular platform on the other, along with some Specialized Taho shoes. After just a brief ride, I could already feel the difference going uphill when clipped in. Can't wait to try them out on a longer ride this weekend.
My first clipless pedals were SPDs and I found them hard to get into for quite awhile. It will get easier as you go along. Good luck!
I bought my first set of clipless pedals about 45 days ago. I had no clue what I was doing. I went my LBS and found some great help. They put me into some pedals and shoes and showed me how they worked. After a little practice I was hooked. I felt like I was on a brand new bike.
Well I haven't had any knee pain riding without clipless, so hopefully this will be no different. I've still only had a chance to take that first spin around the block -- too many late nights at work this week -- but I'll put in 50 miles or so this weekend. Can't wait.
