Clipless pedal release difficulties

"Peter Storey" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Isn't this your problem? If I understand what you're saying, your
logic is backwards. By setting the cleats up so that your toes point
inwards, you've already used up most of the available motion in your
ankle to kick your heel further out.

Sorry, I got it backwards. I meant toes pointing outwards, not inwards.
There are enough float that this doesn't seem to be a problem.

"TK Sung" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'll fix those two
and report back on Monday after 25 mi ride!

The ride went just beautifully with no spill. Absolutely no problem though I
haven't had chance to disengage while climbing up or emergency breaking. I
think I was overly worried about it after all. Thanks all!

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The ride went just beautifully with no spill. Absolutely no problem though I
haven't had chance to disengage while climbing up or emergency breaking. I
think I was overly worried about it after all. Thanks all!

I am an extremely defensive clipless rider. I try to anticipate any situation
where I might get in trouble and unclip prior to that situation. For example:

1. Riding on a multi-use trail where children are present. I declip ahead of
time with one foot.

2. Approaching anyplace there might be sand while on the road bike.

3. Approaching traffic lights, stop signs and similar places.

4. Other similar situations.

I might be overly cautious, but so far it has served me well. No spills last 5
years since my first two within a month of getting the clipless.

I am curious about your statement regarding emergency breaking and unclipping?

Did I miss something? Are you using clipless on coaster brakes? Otherwise,
why would it make any difference being clipped or unclipped on an emergency
braing situation?

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"Denver C. Fox" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I am curious about your statement regarding emergency breaking and

unclipping?

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I meant something like someone running into your path unexpectedly. I'm
thinking that, in a panic situation like that, I may not be able to unclip
as easily since I'll be tense and instinctively pressing down on both
pedals. (As I said earlier, I've been having hard time unbinding when
pressing down hard on pedal.)

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"Denver C. Fox" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I am curious about your statement regarding emergency breaking and

unclipping?

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I meant something like someone running into your path unexpectedly. I'm
thinking that, in a panic situation like that, I may not be able to unclip
as easily since I'll be tense and instinctively pressing down on both
pedals. (As I said earlier, I've been having hard time unbinding when
pressing down hard on pedal.)

Okay - thanks.

I haven't found pressing hard on the pedal to be a problem, and I have been
pretty successful at avoiding emergency releases by riding rather defensively.

I will get easier as you practice.

Good luck and good riding!

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On Tue, 18 May 2004 17:33:54 GMT, "TK Sung" <[email hidden]>

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"Denver C. Fox" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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I am curious about your statement regarding emergency breaking and

unclipping?

Quoted message said:

I meant something like someone running into your path unexpectedly. I'm
thinking that, in a panic situation like that, I may not be able to unclip
as easily since I'll be tense and instinctively pressing down on both
pedals. (As I said earlier, I've been having hard time unbinding when
pressing down hard on pedal.)

It becomes a combination of instinct, reflex, and all-out panic that
generally does the trick. You fall the first one or two times, then
your feet learn to violently jerk out of the pedals, then they learn
to smoothly release even in emergencies.

It does help, of course, to unclip if you suspect a possible
emergency soon.
--
Rick Onanian

TK Sung said:

(As I said earlier, I've been having hard time unbinding when
pressing down hard on pedal.)

then you need to loosen the springs a little to make it easier to
unclip.

On Wed, 19 May 2004 23:35:59 -0800, [email hidden] (Dennis P.

Harris) said:

TK Sung said:

(As I said earlier, I've been having hard time unbinding when
pressing down hard on pedal.)

then you need to loosen the springs a little to make it easier to
unclip.

A little oil could help if it is getting more difficult.

Ben