Info on Time ATAC pedals?

"Gwood" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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My wife has a new (old) bike that came with Time ATAC pedals. She is

trying

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clipless again after a bad experience with her new SPD pedals a couple of
years back. She was just learning clipless riding when it happened, and

it

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shook her confidence enough that she reverted to toe-clips.

So, she is now trying the ATACs but wants to ensure they are super loose
while she re-learns her skills. All info I can find on the ATAC seems to
indicate they can't be adjusted. If not correct, can anyone direct me to
instructions - I've only ever used Ritcheys.

BTW, is there a simple explanation of how the ATAC "auto adjust" stuff
works? The web site talks it up pretty good, but doesn't explain how the
concept functions. Looks like a pretty simple mechanism for all that
hype...

Tnx
Gary

The only adjustments that can be made are to the cleat. Options are
switching left to right, one way offers less rotation for unclipping. You
can try adjusting the orientation of the cleat or even grinding it down to
provide easier release. You can't adjust the pedals. FWIW I've been using
time's for several years and after a learning curve they've become second
nature.

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Chris
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"ctg" <n/a@n/a.com> wrote in message
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The only adjustments that can be made are to the cleat. Options are
switching left to right, one way offers less rotation for unclipping. You
can try adjusting the orientation of the cleat or even grinding it down to
provide easier release. You can't adjust the pedals. FWIW I've been using
time's for several years and after a learning curve they've become second
nature.

The old style cleats had to be ground down manually if you wanted quicker
release and you would put the "star" cleat on whichever foot you wanted,
depending on the float and release point that you were comfortable with. The
new cleats (they changed the design), are left and right specific and
already come ground down for easier release from the pedal.

I actually have an issue with the bolts that they provide. The metal that
they use is too soft and the hex design makes it very easy to strip the bolt
if you're not careful with your hex wrench/allen wrench. I have made the
suggestion to them to perhaps consider changing the bolt heads to Torx (if
they're not willing to change the material to a harder composition) because
it lessens the chance of stripping the bolt head, and getting yourself
screwed when you can't remove the bolt (we've all been there at least
once...)

- CA-G

Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

"Carla A-G" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I actually have an issue with the bolts that they provide. The metal that
they use is too soft and the hex design makes it very easy to strip the

bolt

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if you're not careful with your hex wrench/allen wrench. I have made the
suggestion to them to perhaps consider changing the bolt heads to Torx (if
they're not willing to change the material to a harder composition)

because

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it lessens the chance of stripping the bolt head, and getting yourself
screwed when you can't remove the bolt (we've all been there at least
once...)

How are those Z pedals holding up? My pedals are still good but they're a
few years old and I'll probably stick with Times when they fail. Can you
pedal the Z's without clipping in? I have trouble doing that with the atac
design and it would be nice to have that option.
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"Gwood" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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So, she is now trying the ATACs but wants to ensure they are super loose
while she re-learns her skills. All info I can find on the ATAC seems to
indicate they can't be adjusted. If not correct, can anyone direct me to
instructions - I've only ever used Ritcheys.

Gary: There is no adjustment. As the cleats and pedals wear the fit
gradually loosens until it becomes a problem, and then you have to get
new cleats and eventually, pedals.

I'm a big fan of ATACs for riding in Maine, as they don't get clogged
with mud, and the platform is big enough to use as a platform when you
fail (or don't want) to clip in on a difficult start.

However, they can be challenging as a first clipless pedal. They
require more force to clip and unclip than the other products I have
experience with (SPDs & Frogs). This can make the leaning curve a bit
tougher, which is exactly what you're trying to avoid.

HTH, Dave Dowler

Dave said:

"Gwood" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

So, she is now trying the ATACs but wants to ensure they are super loose
while she re-learns her skills. All info I can find on the ATAC seems to
indicate they can't be adjusted. If not correct, can anyone direct me to
instructions - I've only ever used Ritcheys.

Gary: There is no adjustment. As the cleats and pedals wear the fit
gradually loosens until it becomes a problem, and then you have to get
new cleats and eventually, pedals.

I'm a big fan of ATACs for riding in Maine, as they don't get clogged
with mud, and the platform is big enough to use as a platform when you
fail (or don't want) to clip in on a difficult start.

However, they can be challenging as a first clipless pedal. They
require more force to clip and unclip than the other products I have
experience with (SPDs & Frogs). This can make the leaning curve a bit
tougher, which is exactly what you're trying to avoid.

HTH, Dave Dowler

ATAC's were my first clipless pedal and I love them. I find them easy to
get into and easier to get out of when I need too.