Watch Out-Jennifer Is Clipless!

[Bikingmomof3]

I am back with new clipless pedals and clips on my shoes. Bets on how long it will take before I fall? The pedals are sweet. They a dual clips with an added cage which is removable-I think of it as clipless with training wheels. The pedals are sleek, trim, and very slim. As soon as the temp dips below 100, I will test ride/fall.

[Veronica]

Do you ski?
When I first started with clipless (late 80s) I thought of clipping out as the same motion as getting out of skis. I haven't skied in ages, so maybe it is different now.

V.

[Trekhawk]

Go Jennifer.

[Cassandra_Cain]

Heh....yay Jennifer! You go girl

I remember reading your post about those funky pedals earlier on. I'm sure you'll like these much, MUCH better.

Here's my wager to you:

You won't fall anytime soon, because you'll be vigilant and careful. Then, say 4 months from now, you'll have a little brain hiccup and harmlessly tip over in your living room or at a stop sign. That's what happened to me when I first used clipless pedals years ago :P

[Ninabike]

Congratulations Jennifer!! What Cassandra said. also the following might help:

Think beforehand which foot you naturally put down first when you come to a stop (with me, it's my left). Then remember that your bike will always tip in the direction to which the front wheel is turned. So, unclip foot of choce as you slow; hang that foot down toward the ground; as you stop, turn front wheel slightly toward that side and step on the ground. Your other foot will still be clipped in and ready to go.

Have fun!!
Nina

[Bikingmomof3]

Congratulations Jennifer!! What Cassandra said. also the following might help:

Think beforehand which foot you naturally put down first when you come to a stop (with me, it's my left). Then remember that your bike will always tip in the direction to which the front wheel is turned. So, unclip foot of choce as you slow; hang that foot down toward the ground; as you stop, turn front wheel slightly toward that side and step on the ground. Your other foot will still be clipped in and ready to go.

Have fun!!
Nina

Good tip Nina! Thanks.

[Bikingmomof3]

Heh....yay Jennifer! You go girl

I remember reading your post about those funky pedals earlier on. I'm sure you'll like these much, MUCH better.

Here's my wager to you:

You won't fall anytime soon, because you'll be vigilant and careful. Then, say 4 months from now, you'll have a little brain hiccup and harmlessly tip over in your living room or at a stop sign. That's what happened to me when I first used clipless pedals years ago :P

Thank you. I have you down fo 4 months from now...
I am waiting for the huge fireball in the sky to lower in hopes of not melting into my seat. I heard of becoming one with the bike, but with these temps I think that would be an entirely different process.

[Bikingmomof3]

Do you ski?
When I first started with clipless (late 80s) I thought of clipping out as the same motion as getting out of skis. I haven't skied in ages, so maybe it is different now.

V.

Y,
I thought of this same thing late last night/early this morning. I used to downhill ski and race. I was wondering if it was similar to bindings.

Now bindings I can do very, very well.