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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2013 13:06:44 GMT
I had my first experience with clipless pedals on Sunday and certainly noticed a difference on the flat... not too sure about the hills though but I'm sure that will come.
I also had my first clipless tumble 2 miles from home. After remembering to unclip all the way I was distracted by another cyclist saying hello (or words to that effect). Caught me unawares as I stopped and over I went onto my right knee, quite literally opening up old wounds from my Manc to B'pool crash.
I also had very achy inner thigh muscles afterwards (only did about 12 miles) so I'm wondering if this is normal when switching to clipless or if I need to make some adjustments.
As I'm doing the Manchester 100 on Sunday my choices are as follows:
1. Perservere with the SPDs bearing in mind that I've had very little practice time and could very well fall again (If I fall onto that same knee again I may very well levitate with the pain!) but would be helped out by the more efficient pedalling in those painful last few miles.
2. Put the old pedals back on and stick with what I know and have been training with for now and wait to get some more practise in...
Decisions decisions...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2013 14:22:14 GMT
Stick with it. No time like the present.
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Post by Phil on Aug 28, 2013 14:39:25 GMT
As a good friend of mine would say: "Death or glory!"
Stick with it.
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Post by robertsims on Aug 28, 2013 15:22:37 GMT
Do or die mate - stick with the SPDs. By end of long ride you'll be amazed you didn't change them before
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Post by ukdaws on Aug 28, 2013 17:16:20 GMT
Stick with them for sure, Once you have confidence in them they make a huge difference when climbing also.
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Post by cosybike on Aug 28, 2013 17:29:29 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2013 18:08:00 GMT
Stick with your SPD's. As regards the pain, make sure you have your cleats positioned correctly on the bottom of your shoe. There is loads of info online on how to do this. Good luck with the Manchester 100.
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Post by psyclepath on Aug 28, 2013 22:30:36 GMT
I must say that I've done a few hundred miles on mine now and really can't feel much benefit, I'm certainly not noticeably faster. The pain has gone after I adjusted the cleats a bit further back towards my arches. I'll persevere with them but I do still have the odd tumble when I'm not concentrating!
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Post by cami on Aug 29, 2013 1:44:37 GMT
Last time I used "clipless" pedals I broke my femur and jaw. Never again! Doesn't matter how many ppl try to convince me (ppl always say i should use them)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 7:58:56 GMT
Last time I used "clipless" pedals I broke my femur and jaw. Never again! Doesn't matter how many ppl try to convince me (ppl always say i should use them) Ouch! Sounds like a bit more than just forgetting to unclip!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 10:32:54 GMT
I'm still getting used to my spd-sl pedals but i don't see much point in turning back i'd stick at it. done pretty much the same as you but it was seeing a mate and stopping to talk, a little distraction and i was on the deck, embarrassing more than anything else!
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Post by DelB on Aug 29, 2013 10:39:16 GMT
Have to say that I'd rather ride without a saddle than ride without clipless pedals.............
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 11:26:12 GMT
Have to say that I'd rather ride without a saddle than ride without clipless pedals............. best not sit down or that could be a sore one mate!
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Post by Big Brother on Aug 29, 2013 12:26:58 GMT
I have clipless SPD's on my T3. OK, they do take a bit of getting used, especially since they're very small. I do feel better connected with the bike whilst riding. Might add that I have them set quite slack just in case and this has prevented me from falling off. I always seem to manage to get unclipped and regain my balance as the bike starts keeling over...... in slow motion (why is it always in slow motion?)
For my MTB I immediately discarded the plastic pedals complete with tow clips and straps! (on a MTB?) and fitted my Shimano SPDs which I originally had on my T3 which comprise a clip in side and a platform side. This enables me to ride clipless or in my trainers etc for the casual short rides to the shop to buy cheese!!!
Obviously now my T3 is solely for road riding with my cycling shoes. I think when riding on the roads, the last thing you want to be doing is looking down and making sure the pedal is the right way round for clipping in. With the pedals being double sided it's just a case of shufling your feet in the general area of the cleat then in she clips.
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Post by fit4fifty on Aug 29, 2013 16:01:12 GMT
I wouldn't go back to flats now. I can feel the front and rear of my leg active. It's like having something in reserve. (Prob all in my head)
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