Quote Originally Posted by zencentury View Post
I confess I haven't read the instructions I didn't realize cleat orientation mattered.

I don't think I need to shave tread, I do have another set of shims.

I wonder if a sort of kick-slide motion would align the beater with the cleat?
When I first got my Crank Brothers Quattros I had some trouble clipping in never out though. Yep you should check that you have the cleats set up for the easiest release.
With regards to clipping in I just sat in my lounge room and clipped in and out one leg at a time until it got easier.
You can push the spindles (eggbeaters) around with your shoe until then are in a better position for clipping in.
The website has the info about the cleats if you are unsure.
http://www.crankbrothers.com/tech_mallet.php