EASY clipless pedals

[NoNo]

I love my Crank Bros Quattros. They're my first venture into the clipless world and I had no problems. It's nice to be able to stomp in from any side and they come in lovely colors.

[jehocu03]

Ok, so I've been told that the speedplay X's are easiest to get in ad out of, but those were the ones I had so much trouble with. I think I'm just very afraid of being "locked" onto my bike, especially since I had knee surgery on my left knee in August and usually fall on my left side (since I release my dominate leg, my right leg, at stops). I've been told that the speedplay light action pedals may be a good option. Does anyone have experience or know of someone with these? Also, with the frogs, do I need MTB specific shoes? I ask this because I already have road shoes, so I would like to use those. Also, does anyone know about the Time ATAC's for road? Where to find them or if they are good for a beginner? Thanks!

[sundial]

Also, with the frogs, do I need MTB specific shoes?

More than likely, yes. Most road shoes have a 3 screw mount for cleats, the Frogs take 2 so the cleat area on the road shoes may not be large enough to accommodate the Frog cleats. Would you consider a platform pedal for the knee? I have a bad knee too and I have found the platform agrees with me when I have to stop and start alot. On my road bike I use the Frogs since I don't have to clip in and out often.

[jehocu03]

What exactly do you mean by a platform pedal? I believe that may be what I'm using now,which is a pedal with no clip-in mechanism and a strap over my feet?

[sundial]

Platform pedals are the large flat toothy pedal you get on your bike at time of purchase. The platform pedal I like to use is a large metal platform with pins that really grip the shoes and can feel like you're clipped in but you can jump off the bike in a millisecond with these babies.

[jehocu03]

Yeah, those are the ones I use now. Should I just stick with them until my knee is 100% then, before jumping on clipless?

[sundial]

Do what's comfortable to YOU. I know Frogs are easy to clip out of for me but when my knee is extra cranky, it's nice to have the platform pedal to switch to.