New to Clipless/ SPD etc
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Well today after a few weeks of intense debate i went for it, got a pair of unbelievably comfy Team scott pro carbon sole's http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/pro-carb...
with these SPD's (pedal style) http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m545-s...
and all i can say is I'm inlove!!! i was worried as i have never thought i could come away from flats (currently dmr v12 mag's) sure the set up is a bit weightier but over all am glad i took the plunge, any one considering should definitly try clipless.... i will never 'pull' the crank al always push (lets see how long that last's)
with these SPD's (pedal style) http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m545-s...
and all i can say is I'm inlove!!! i was worried as i have never thought i could come away from flats (currently dmr v12 mag's) sure the set up is a bit weightier but over all am glad i took the plunge, any one considering should definitly try clipless.... i will never 'pull' the crank al always push (lets see how long that last's)
When you are nervous isn't when it will get you.
The first couple of weeks, you will unclip miles from any reason to stop, so no danger of falling. After then, you will start to get cocky and start to try trackstanding or even just rolling up to lights/junctions slowly while clipped in - that is when you will have the comedy slow motion fall - and someone will ask you if you are ok, and you will want the world to eat you. All part of the fun
The first couple of weeks, you will unclip miles from any reason to stop, so no danger of falling. After then, you will start to get cocky and start to try trackstanding or even just rolling up to lights/junctions slowly while clipped in - that is when you will have the comedy slow motion fall - and someone will ask you if you are ok, and you will want the world to eat you. All part of the fun
IL_JDM said:
Parsnip said:
When you are nervous isn't when it will get you.
The first couple of weeks, you will unclip miles from any reason to stop, so no danger of falling. After then, you will start to get cocky and start to try trackstanding or even just rolling up to lights/junctions slowly while clipped in - that is when you will have the comedy slow motion fall - and someone will ask you if you are ok, and you will want the world to eat you. All part of the fun
Yup, that's what happened to me.The first couple of weeks, you will unclip miles from any reason to stop, so no danger of falling. After then, you will start to get cocky and start to try trackstanding or even just rolling up to lights/junctions slowly while clipped in - that is when you will have the comedy slow motion fall - and someone will ask you if you are ok, and you will want the world to eat you. All part of the fun
IL_JDM said:
a11y_m said:
IL_JDM said:
Parsnip said:
When you are nervous isn't when it will get you.
The first couple of weeks, you will unclip miles from any reason to stop, so no danger of falling. After then, you will start to get cocky and start to try trackstanding or even just rolling up to lights/junctions slowly while clipped in - that is when you will have the comedy slow motion fall - and someone will ask you if you are ok, and you will want the world to eat you. All part of the fun
Yup, that's what happened to me.The first couple of weeks, you will unclip miles from any reason to stop, so no danger of falling. After then, you will start to get cocky and start to try trackstanding or even just rolling up to lights/junctions slowly while clipped in - that is when you will have the comedy slow motion fall - and someone will ask you if you are ok, and you will want the world to eat you. All part of the fun
I had my first experience of spds at the weekend - and despite having it at the back of my mind, I still managed to topple somewhat-less-than-gracefully off a trail and into a hawthorn bush.
Luckily my mates pulled me back up the hill - not before copious p1ss-taking of course. Just couldn't get unclipped in time. I'm going to stick it out for a bit (luckily using borrowed shoes and pedals) and see if I like them or not.
At this stage, while I felt some benefits of being clipped in, I'm not sold on them.
Luckily my mates pulled me back up the hill - not before copious p1ss-taking of course. Just couldn't get unclipped in time. I'm going to stick it out for a bit (luckily using borrowed shoes and pedals) and see if I like them or not.
At this stage, while I felt some benefits of being clipped in, I'm not sold on them.
Edited by The_Gza on Tuesday 20th October 15:36
I was looking at these last night as i need some new shoes, have really oldschool shimano ones (cream coloured with black strap going over front) used to use them on my dh535 pedals (the dh clunky red things).. But now have a road bike and want some pedals with float rather the road jobbys with 0deg float.. Anyway love the fact that theyre half price but theyre a tad grippy for road use, hmm..
ge0rge said:
I was looking at these last night as i need some new shoes, have really oldschool shimano ones (cream coloured with black strap going over front) used to use them on my dh535 pedals (the dh clunky red things).. But now have a road bike and want some pedals with float rather the road jobbys with 0deg float.. Anyway love the fact that theyre half price but theyre a tad grippy for road use, hmm..
I've got a pair of Look Keos, you can get them in either 0 deg float, 4.5 deg float, or 9 deg float.
big_peaches said:
Well today after a few weeks of intense debate i went for it, got a pair of unbelievably comfy Team scott pro carbon sole's http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/pro-carb...
with these SPD's (pedal style) http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m545-s...
and all i can say is I'm inlove!!! i was worried as i have never thought i could come away from flats (currently dmr v12 mag's) sure the set up is a bit weightier but over all am glad i took the plunge, any one considering should definitly try clipless.... i will never 'pull' the crank al always push (lets see how long that last's)
thats the same pedals as i run so obviously its a great choice with these SPD's (pedal style) http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m545-s...
and all i can say is I'm inlove!!! i was worried as i have never thought i could come away from flats (currently dmr v12 mag's) sure the set up is a bit weightier but over all am glad i took the plunge, any one considering should definitly try clipless.... i will never 'pull' the crank al always push (lets see how long that last's)
theboymoon said:
big_peaches said:
Well today after a few weeks of intense debate i went for it, got a pair of unbelievably comfy Team scott pro carbon sole's http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/pro-carb...
with these SPD's (pedal style) http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m545-s...
and all i can say is I'm inlove!!! i was worried as i have never thought i could come away from flats (currently dmr v12 mag's) sure the set up is a bit weightier but over all am glad i took the plunge, any one considering should definitly try clipless.... i will never 'pull' the crank al always push (lets see how long that last's)
thats the same pedals as i run so obviously its a great choice with these SPD's (pedal style) http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m545-s...
and all i can say is I'm inlove!!! i was worried as i have never thought i could come away from flats (currently dmr v12 mag's) sure the set up is a bit weightier but over all am glad i took the plunge, any one considering should definitly try clipless.... i will never 'pull' the crank al always push (lets see how long that last's)
my first clipless event was at a roundabout, in front of loads of people including a police patrol car, the 2 coppers didn't know whether to laugh or help
Another recent SPD convert here for off roading. I found it dead easy to get to grips with, until we went out for a ride with a group of friends, where I ultimately fell off, infront of everyone whilst stopping 
It was a typical case of unclip left, try and put the right foot down.
Once I'd done that for the 2nd or 3rd time you kind of learn. As you're only going slow it won't hurt - it's just embarassing!
It was a typical case of unclip left, try and put the right foot down.Once I'd done that for the 2nd or 3rd time you kind of learn. As you're only going slow it won't hurt - it's just embarassing!
What a timely thread, i just bought a set of these pedals and these shoes today. Tried them out and they're fantastic, I've got so much more confidence on the bumpy stuff. Hopefully I'll be able to keep up on the trails with my mates now. They all have clipless and FS bikes.
OT: Hello alfa145uk, fancy seeing you here (phaderunner from Alfa 145/Alfaowner.com forums until 2004)!
OT: Hello alfa145uk, fancy seeing you here (phaderunner from Alfa 145/Alfaowner.com forums until 2004)!
When I first got mine I was messing about pulling wheelies and went over a bit far. Couldn't unclip, went all the way over and landed square on the bottom of my back......foooking ouch!!
Luckily there was nobody about to laugh and point.
They're good, worth making sure you know how to adjust the clip springs to make them easier to pop.
Luckily there was nobody about to laugh and point.
They're good, worth making sure you know how to adjust the clip springs to make them easier to pop.
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