My cleats were definitely installed the easy way, I checked them numerous times. I used Candies on my commuter and loved them (same shoes I mountain in) but on the mountain bike no way. When you are really putting a hard effort up a hill and then suddenly need to put a foot down I found it difficult. They didn't seem to be an easy pop for me. But a lot of people love Egg Beaters for the trail so I have come to believe pedals are as personal as saddles. My husband is a die hard Time fan so to humor him I gave these a whirl.
Yesterday I rode again and find the disengaging much more intiutive. With Candies I was thinking of how to get my foot out. The Atacs are like my Keos on my road bike, light tension so I just pop out on demand.
