Well, I did it!

[denda]

I finally got clipless pedals. They just came yesterday, so I have not had a chance to try them yet. Wish me luck!

[Smilie]

Good luck! I recommend to try them out in a grassy park, so in case you *do* fall, you will just hit the soft turf.

[denda]

It's not "if" I fall. It's "when"!

[Geonz]

YOu've gone over!

Oops, you haven't *fallen* yet

(still toe-clipped here )

[bmccasland]

Or you get a leg cramp in the foot that you normally unclip, and your brain doesn't process directions fast enough to unclip the OTHER foot.

[indysteel]

Good luck. Just a few more bits of advice: Make sure the tension on the pedals is fairly loose.

Go to a park or empty parking lot and practice getting in and out over and over again.

Most people unclip just one foot when they come to a stop light or stop. It helps if you unclip the same foot--in my opinion it doesn't really matter which one--every time.

Don't get discouraged if it's difficult at first. It does get easier and it becomes second nature over time.

If you're using road (verus mountain) bike shoes, be careful when you come to a rolling stop. Your foot will slide on the payment if you put your weight down the wrong way. You'll get used to that, too. And if you have MTB shoes instead, this is a non-issue.

Good luck and have fun. Everyone falls at least once (or more ). It's a rite of passage!

[gingerale]

Okay, I'm going to fess up. I'm terrified of them! I ride with just plain old pedals. I'm so scared to get locked into something because I am afraid of falling.

Good luck with yours!!