I just got a lovely Bike Friday for touring and travel and am trying mountain shoes (so I can walk on the recessed cleats) for the first time. After reading tons of great reviews on a mountain bike review site, I bought a pair of Eggbeaters Candy SL pedals. I even had the bike built with blue handlebar tape to match the pedals!

Got the bike all put together today and put the pedals on, cleats and shims on my new clunky Cannondale shoes (I am used to road Sidis and Speedplay road pedals), and practiced clipping in over and over (in the comfort and safety of my living room!), and IT IS HARD!! Sheesh, I have been riding clipless for years and now I am terrified that I am going to take a bunch of spills when I get out on the road.

Has anyone else used these pedals? If so, what was the learning curve for you and did they get easier over time? Any clipping in tips?

Thanks in advance!
Emily