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Clipless Entry at Stoplight

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23 October 2003
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  1. "Kerry Nikolaisen" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    I've had this recurring problem as of late with clipping into my Shimano Look-style pedals at
    stoplights. I have had these pedals for over 10


    years

    Quoted message said:

    and recently put them back on my bike after the Exus clipless pedal that came with my newer bike
    shot craps.

    It seems as if the pedals spin too much before I try to clip in, and when


    I

    Quoted message said:

    do steady them with my foot, I always seem to get the back side and have


    to

    Quoted message said:

    futz to get them turned over. Of course all of this in front of people waiting at all 4 corners of
    the intersection.

    I have been riding with clipless pedals for over 13 years, so I will not admit to operator error.
    Any suggestions?

    Kerry

    In addition to the advice already proffered, another way to avoid the clip-in issue is to learn to
    track stand. I don't unclip for most lights using this technique.

    GG

  2. I carry around a 2.5 kilo lead acid battery 😄

    (Badger South) said:

    In article <[email hidden]>, Arpit

    Quoted message said:

    put a weight on the bottom, lead sinkers etc. will do the job. then itll spin upright much
    more often

    Add weight to your ride? Put a -lead- weight on your bike? Have you lost your marbles? Are you
    insane? An toy umbrella shy of a cocktail? What will they do next... ;-)

    -B

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