|   Still have problems getting out of Clipless pedals. | Kramer
Sep 4, 2001 11:52 PM | | I'm still have problems clipping out of the pedals, I just can't get out quick enough, I just crash but haven't broke any bones yet !!!
Yesterday I was riding down hill, followed my a shape turn up hill, I changed down to a low chain ring, but my chain came off.
So I had no momentum and couldn't release the clips pedals, so ended up falling off.
I've released the tension right off on both sides of the pedals , but still can't get out.
Someone please help.
Cheers Kramer |
| re: Still have problems getting out of Clipless pedals. | KMan
Sep 5, 2001 5:07 AM | | What pedals and how long have you been using them? Most times your problem will be solved thru practice. One you get the hang of it you'll never look back.
KMan |
| Hmmmm. | Mike T.
Sep 5, 2001 5:16 AM | | You say "I've released the tension right off on both sides of the pedals , but still can't get out."
I'd be ditching those pedals then. I had Simano 747's (their best pedal at the time) and with the tension almost all the way off I couldn't stay IN them! It took about two ounces of effort to get out of those pedals.
Read my pedal FAQ for info. It should help. |
| re: shoe problem? | alFred
Sep 5, 2001 7:43 AM | | sometimes you do get interference.
Try to adjust cleats maybe trim shoe soul, put washers under cleat (it works sometimes)
it could be just a bad pedals Mike is right
and last dont practice getting out in extreme conditions |
| Fastest way out... | shiggy©
Sep 5, 2001 10:19 AM | | ...is to push your heel down and out as if you are trying to get your foot on the ground as quickly as possible (and you are.) Try the movement by standing on a curb or step with your foot parallel to the edge. Without lifting your foot push your heel out and down to slide it off the edge heel first. Now try it while standing over your bike. clip in on one side (with the other foot on the ground.) Push your heel down and out (mainly down). Your foot will pop right out of the pedal. If you pull up at all the cleat can hang up in the pedal. |
| Some things to check... | RP
Sep 5, 2001 2:22 PM | | What kind of pedals are you using? There is a lot of variation from one type to another. I've had great luck with the Shimano 747 and 545 pedals but I had to go with the side release cleats. I found the standard cleats to be difficult to release no matter what the tension was set at. The side release cleats are rounded off on the sides and allow the foot to release by both rotating (like the regular cleat) and rolling. The bottomline is I really like the release action.
I've also got some cheapo "Shimano-like" pedals from Wellgo and Bontrager that look the same as the 747's and work with the same cleats but don't release as smoothly. My advice along these lines is if you go SPD go with Shimano.
The only drawback with the 747 style is they suck in the mud. Fortunately I ride in mostly dry areas. For wet areas I'd check out the Time pedals. |
| if they are shimano 858... | RF
Sep 6, 2001 9:58 AM | | I read in bicycling or mtn biking that you need to file the "nub" off the heel side of the cleat, and that improves the release. Or later generation shimano cleats are made so as to minimize this protrusion. Personally, I have 858s that I bought on clearance and they seem okay, even with the protrusion. But the float is lousy, so I may break out the metal file.
You didn't mention which pedal system you were using but I thought I would throw this out. |
| if they are shimano 858... | rgauer
Sep 22, 2001 5:15 PM | | RF - I hear you on the 858's. These can be dangerous the first few times out if the tension setting is not set to the minimum. Believe me, I have a rock-gouged knee and leg from a rocky single track. I think I have the later generation cleats, but they still seem to have some sort of a nub toward the heel of the cleat. Lubricating the cleat/pedal contact points seem to really help during the break-in period.
There should be a warming label on the M858 box regarding the above. |
| re: "squash the cockroach" | Stinker Suarez
Sep 7, 2001 3:58 PM | | The most common mistake folks make in getting out of spuds is trying to roll the foot off to the side and not keeping the foot level. You gotta keep your foot flat on the pedal and rotate your heel out like you're grinding a cockroad into oblivion. Remember that and it should be easy. |
| Try to readjust your cleats | Franck
Sep 8, 2001 6:09 AM | | I don't know what kind of pedals you have, but it workes with mine.
I have Shimano pedals and had a similar problem. Kind of hard to explain but get the general idea and adjust the cleats under the shoes, it might work.
The pedals always have a little play from side to side when you are cliped in. Try to bring this loose all on the inside so that your heel feels it is on the limit of unclipping (not too mutch to compremise your leg position and hurt you knees). To do so you should loosen the clips and bring to front of the clip towards your big toe (the heel of the clip goes outside). Ride on the street before the trails and readjust untill you are comfortable.
Franck |
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