Quattro trouble

[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.