Issue with Look pedals

[nafula]

I have the same problem. I always end up pedaling on top until I can find half a second to get clipped in correctly.

I don't think its a problem with the pedals though, I think its just a matter of getting used to them. The pedals I am using used to be on my husband's bike. He had no problems getting in them, but he's been riding for 6 years longer than me. I've been riding for a month. So I'm guessing its just going to take a little time. And I have to admit, its getting a little bit better.

[Kimmyt]

I have the same issue, as does another rider I spoke to with the same pedals. I think because of the shape of the pedal and where the weight on it sits, it tends to flip upside down (drives me nuts too!). I've gotten in the habit of sticking the toe of my shoe into the depression on the underside and using that to get a quick pedal in, then sort of scooping my foot under the pedal to flip it around and (if all goes well) clip it in quickly.

Of course, this doesn't always work as well as planned, but if thinks start getting dodgy I just do the toe pedal thing a couple more times quickly so I can try the process again.

K.

[KSH]

Well, I don't have those pedals... and that is one of the reasons why.

I also see people STRUGGLING to get clipped in with them. My boyfriend had those... and he was always working way too hard to get into them.

I personally LOVE my Speedplays and I never have an issue getting clipped in.

After some discussion I got my boyfriend to switch to Speedplays... and he loves them too. He never has any issues getting in/out these days!

Unfortunately though, the LBS tried to talk him out of them on two different occasions. He pushed and got some.... and he's glad he did.

[maillotpois]

Wow - I have found the Look Keos so much easier to get into than other pedals! I just love them. I had regular Looks before, and they often wouldn't be "right side up". But the Keos always are.

Maybe I'm just lucky.

[Bluetree]

What kind of Keo's do you have, Sarah... the classic, carbon, sprint or ironman? I have the classic, which is the least expensive of the lot.

I checked out RoadBikeReview and there were a lot of positive reviews from the carbon users. None brought up the upside-down issue, except for one person who mentioned that he wished it wasn't single-sided. There were much more mentions of the fragility of the cleats.

Joy

[RoadRaven]

Well... I like LOOKs cause they are so easy to unclip from

(I must admit I have only ever used LOOKs)

When I stop I always leave one foot cliiped in, the foot that is free I just sit on the pedal to get across the road/intersection and then I clip in with a quick toe-kick to flip the pedal and click in...

[maillotpois]

I am pretty sure mine are the Sprint version. I know they are not the carbon. I won't get carbon pedals anymore after breaking 2 regular Look carbon pedals...