Heels out. It's not a large movement, and it's quick, and you're turning at the ankle much more than at the knee.
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03-01-2009, 03:52 PM #1
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03-01-2009, 04:23 PM #2
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Exactly. I've accidentally unclipped a few times with an inward twist when I've been flexing my feet while riding, but it's much more awkward and I've hit my heel on my chainring. Plus, moving your heel out also initiates an outward movement of the leg, prepping you to reach down for a stop.
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03-01-2009, 04:46 PM #3
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I twist heel out. I agree about the knee comment. I have tried some tighter tension cleats/pedals that required more force to get out... it was not knee pain... it was ankle pain (more like ache). But, I don't have really strong joints/ligaments either
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03-01-2009, 04:49 PM #4
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I use frogs & twist my heel out.
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03-01-2009, 05:09 PM #5
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spds, heel out, almost always right first.
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03-01-2009, 06:01 PM #6
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Heels out. Ride with multi-release SPD's, so I can release with an inward motion also, but that just feels awkward.
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03-01-2009, 06:38 PM #7
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Spds...speedplays.....Heels out........always. Never thought about heels in until I read this thread. Hmmmmmmm
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