Quattro trouble

[SadieKate]

Sara, have you used blue Loc-Tite on the cleat screws? If not, RUN go do it before your next ride. Screws that loosen that easily could trap you in the pedal.

[RolliePollie]

Sara, have you used blue Loc-Tite on the cleat screws? If not, RUN go do it before your next ride. Screws that loosen that easily could trap you in the pedal.

Ahhh, I will try this! Thanks! I've just added Loc-Tite to my shopping list!

Yes, I know all about getting trapped in the pedal. That's how I discovered this pesky problem the first time! Luckily, only my right foot got stuck and I was able to unclip the left and stop the bike without tipping over. Even then, I was standing there with my right foot stuck to the pedal. I was right next to my garage, so I leaned over to steady myself and was able to twist my foot far enough to finally get it loose. That's when I started checking the screws before each ride.

[rapid cycler]

Sara, thanks for the tip about the cleat screws coming loose—I'll definitely check them before every ride from now on.

Thanks also for the suggestion by several that I wasn't so much missing the target as missing the hook. Regarding cleat engagements, this morning's ride went much more smoothly when I pointed my toe down, per Sara's tip, and rolled the spindle forward each time before trying to click in (rather than first fishing around for it, blithely hoping that it was in the right position).

There's also that thing called the power of suggestion: Hmm, seems others aren't having so much trouble with these, ergo they must be better than my initial perception indicated. Just as with my first set of clipless pedals, and most everything else in life, comfort of use seems to be about 80% mental. Hey, if change were easy, humans wouldn't be so scared of it!

[Surlygirl]

Glad you are having better luck. I had to actually think about how I get into my Quattros since it's second nature at this point. I do the same as SadieKate. Point my toe down and roll the spindle forward and wallah. It also helps to put a little grease on them once in awhile. Good luck.