Going clipless tomorrow - need your positive energy!

[smilingcat]

You'll do just fine. when you ride practice rotating your heel outward and it should just pop.

Good luck. You'll get the hang of it quick.

[makbike]

Have fun and be safe. Words of advice, clip out sooner then you think you need and be careful if you have to put that foot back on the pedal for some extra push (don't clip back in and think your foot is free when you stop). Also, pick one foot to unclip everytime (I always unclip my right foot).

Again, have fun!

[MINIskirt]

Good luck!! I just bought my road bike and am still getting used to it. I'll probably be in this position later this summer.

[RoadRaven]

Well done - wish you loads of fun learning to use them.

I found the idea of using them more of a worry than actually using them.

The best advice I have ever received from this forum was how to clip out.

1. Always unclip with the same foot.

2. Turn the handlebars away from the foot you unclip with.

By being consistent with which side you have to unclip with, you are less likely to "confuse" yourself.
By always turning the bars away from the foot you turn with, your bike will naturally lean toward your unclipped side... therefore your likelihood of a low/no-speed topple is highly unlikely.

Looking forward to hearing about your successes with your new pedals... they make pedalling much easier and smoother

[Jenn]

I was terrified when we put mine on, but I had been using them on my spin bike, but of course your not in motion on on your spin bike!
I took one fall and that was because DH distracted me....that's right I'll blame it all on him
But, in no time it was not problem they pop out easy and I can't imagine riding without them now, you really do feel part of the bike once you are clipped in.
Good luck, and have fun!!

[mimitabby]

hey, if i can do it you can too. good luck.

first try riding with your feet NOT clipped in. Once you realize you can do that start clipping one foot in, then two. always unclip that same foot first though when stopping.
I used to use either or before i got the SPD's now I always do the same one and lots of time I unclip just because and then reclip again.
\good luck!

[mountainchick]

You'll be fine! When I first got my road bike I decided to go on a casual group ride, we just did an out and back that there was everything from experienced riders to people on borrowed mountain bikes. I did really well on the way out, and coming back we stopped at a light and I just fell over. DOH! Luckily I was at a red light and was able to pick myself up and laugh at myself with no harm done.