How to Properly Use Clipless Pedals Video

[matland26]

Yes I knew that I had to get on & off the bike But  you have for gotten to tell us how to do this That is How to clip in and how to unclip Therefore not much instruction on this video I would rate it as C minus

[Mr0regon]

haahahha i love her little mullet thing goin' on.

[drsquirrel0]

Something that I have recommended a few people do, is when fitting them to the bike, once you have done one - take it for a quick spin with one flat one clipless.

I think a bit more momentum is needed before you try getting the second one in so you're not wobbling to balance. Same for when you are almost stopped... if you can kind of half unclip (easier on road pedals) then you can reenage quickly if needed or put your foot down.

[cyclenut]

I remember my frist trip to the store with my new clipless.... It was 5 miles over a BIG hill. I got to the door and over I went.... Only did that once...

SInce then, I keep the tension tight, so I don't unclip when sprinting.... After a hard go, uncliping can be a little hard...

Now I unclip both feet about 2 seconds sooner.. If I can't unclip one, I setup to put the other foot down...

[reifindout]

Back in the day there were only toeclips (toe cages), so when the new wave of pedals came in (late '80s) there were no toe clips. So, we called them "clipless" even though we "clip" into them. The name has stuck through the years.

[ideasoner]

can any one anser why ther called clipless pedals when they clip in!?

[jpete3027666]

@ideasoner I have wondered the same thing, makes no sense.

[opmike343]

@jpete3027666

Makes perfect sense. They are locking shoes/pedals without a toe-clip. Think about wireless devices. We call them "wireless" even though they DO still contain various wires and such in their construction. "Clip" doesn't refer to the cleat. Clip refers to the toe cage.

[BikeLOVEn]

@ideasoner the are a way of binding foot to pedal without 'toe clips and straps'- they use a cleated interface instead.

[foimassa]

does... anyone... know.... if..... there....is... an.... adapter plate for clipless that would screw into a regular tennis shoe???

im trying to convert my sneaks into spd's and im thinking it would be awesome to have some heel and ankle support, cuz i hate those market shoes for mountainbikes. why would they put the cleat on the toes?? broken ankles, much??? thanks

[jhardy66617]

@foimassa the cleat position is adjustable, your supposed to move it to where it feels comfortable for you. and mountain shoes in general are not as stiff as road shoes given they are for totally different purposes. that being said if you wanted help with this a year ago go to a performance or a local bike shop not REI

[dougj102463]

Thanks for the tip. Mountain shoes on a road bike can be useful for the casual rider who wants to be able to get off the bike and walk around in their bike shoes while out on a bike trip. Can't do that so easily with standard road shoes.

[timwaagh]

and i recommend that you don't use mountain bike pedals (and shoes, for that matter) on a road bike demonstration video. lolz.

don't listen to this chick, why get a nice bike, then spend hours to prepare for your first ride? go ahead and test it if you can do that safely in your block.

[Redsonixx]

how come she is using mountain bike shoes on a road bike?

[pvonelsner]

@Redsonixx

Many cyclists , including myself, use MTB shoes for the road. Much easier to walk in. Of course if your racing then lighter road shoes would be better. I use Crank Brothers Candy Sl for the road and Candy C for my MTB. Same system for both types of riding. Its all personal choice.

[freetr]

I just came back from my first ride with clipless padals on my mountain bike in off-road terrain. I fall down 3x and I might change them for old ones :-).

[skimsk808]

Starting is the easy part once you get the momentum. Stopping is a bitch especially when you get some speed going. Don't know how many times Ive fallen down already.

[ISOtuxrace]

I was wondering if you can make one for single sided road pedals. I cant get clipped in.

[stopglobalswarming]

@ISOtuxrace Your bindings are probably too tight, or your cleats are too new and probably dry without any lubricant.

[QBassist]

Excellent and simple explanation. I love that you mentioned using a doorway to practice! :)) Thank you!

[cus069]

hi im just learning about these clips/ pedals... where can i get the footwear from? + how do i know that they will fit the pedals i want (crankbrothers for a mountain bike). are they universal?

[goeble]

The pedals themselves come with cleats which are proprietary to the pedal, and you can find clipless shoes at your local bike store.

[wanbolrat1]

thank you.

[Aberdemon1988]

i remember the first time i got my pedals. got them clipped in then slowed then fell to my side. i love my spd's.

[sumeetsurve]

Thanks. That helped.