Clipless, OMG what a difference

[BeeLady]

Congrats DDH on going clipless - Melstar you can do it. I just started about three weeks ago and won't ride now unless I'm clipped in. The hills are so much easier being clipped in.

I haven't fallen yet either and hope not to - at least not because I forget to unclip. I do unclip my left foot well in advance of every upcoming known stop and that seems to work well when Im in heavy traffic, stop lights, etc. If I do it enough hopefully it will become habitual.

Am getting a new Volpe this coming week and will definitly have clipless pedals put on before it leaves the shop.

[DDH]

Melstar if I can do it you can. I have been scared to death to do it and it isn't bad at all. You just have to practice a little to get the knack of and how much force you need to get out. Then take it out and try it for real.
My DH was laughing at me because I was riding around in our driveway and went to unclip and couldn't make up my mind what to do, so I unclipped both and had my legs sprawled out while still rolling trying to figure out what I needed to do next. I am sure it looked really silly!!!

I couldn't believe the difference in the climb with those peddles. I thought it would make a little difference but not like it did. The first hill I climbed was unbelievable. Some of it may have been excitement and because I was fresh, but everytime I have climbed that hill, even when fresh, I have never been going more than about 5 mph or so by the time I got to the middle of it and this time I went 11 mph all the way up.

I can't wait to go out and ride again, but I have to wait a couple of days now.

[li10up]

DDH, Congratulations on going clipless...sounds like some sort of 12-step program... Anyhow, what type of pedals do you have?

[DDH]

pedals have cleats on one side and platforms on the other. I think dh called them spd's. Does that sound right? Guess I need to get a little more knowledgeable. LOL

I haven't been able to ride a couple of days, so can't wait to take my bike out again on a longer ride to see how I do. Got the shoes and cleats rode around 1 day and haven't been able to ride again since. Kinda SuckS!!!!!

[annie]

DDH,

COOL! Glad you're first experience with clipless went well! Isn't it amazing how much difference they make?

annie

[SouthernBelle]

pedals have cleats on one side and platforms on the other. I think dh called them spd's. Does that sound right? Guess I need to get a little more knowledgeable. LOL

If you have the pedal I think you do, those platforms are removable so you have double sided pedals. You can keep them so if you want to put them back (say you want to ride in regular shoes one day).