Yikes Need bigger thigh muscles

[Trekhawk]

Hope you'll try to stick it out with the Quattros too, but I do understand your frustration. I am sure the gals I ride with most are so sick of my saying - "I'll catch up - I can't get clipped in!"
Good luck!
Emily

Hi Emily - thanks for the support, I will stick with the Quattros I do like the way they feel once Im actually clipped in. If I told my husband I needed to change my pedals again he would probably have a heart attack he is still trying to get over the fact that I had to change my saddle a few times before I found one I was happy with. Im also in the throes of buying another bike so will need to save for pedals on that one.

[DirtDiva]

Ooo. Ooo. New bike? What are you getting?

Pedals do seem to seem to loosen up after a bit. I had to tighten up my left pedal (the one I unclip from most often) a wee while ago because one side had gotten way loose. Also, although my pedals are screwed tighter now than they were when I got them, they're way easier to get into now (and I don't think it's just that I've had more practice).

[Surlygirl]

Trekhawk, you shouldn't be having that much trouble getting in them. The cleats might need a shim so that they engage better. I have used the candies and now switched to the quattros and they are the easiest pedals I've ever used. I have mtb shoes so I only use the cleat, not the plastic part. Take the bike and shoes to your LBS and have someone check the clearance to see if that is the problem It may be just a simple adjustment thing like adding a shim under the cleat. Also put a little grease on the pedal and cleat.

[Trekhawk]

tlkiwi - A Santa Cruz Juliana - I want to have it to ride in Winter on the road when things get a bit hairy around here. By the time we go back to Aust my youngest will be starting school so I figure I might even get a chance to use it on some trails then. No big mammals to scare this little Aussie in Canberra just a few mad roos and snakes.

Surlygirl - Thanks for the tip. Im wondering if Im just use to having pedals that were set really loose and they were so easy. Im going to give them another try tomorrow. If its still seems way too hard I will visit my LBS thanks again.

[DirtDiva]

A Juliana? Sweet. It'd be a crime not to get that bike on the trails! Get that wee fella into school quick smart!

[Trekhawk]

Just wanted to let you all know that I have taken a few more rides and I seem to be getting the hang of my pedals. I still need to use a bit more force than my older ones to get clipped in but it is getting easier. I love the fact that they have a larger platform than my older ones so even if I dont get clipped in on the first try I can still make it across an intersection etc ok.
Thanks again for all your tips and support
Trek

[SadieKate]

Hey, TrekHawk. I was thinking of you Saturday. I have a pair of mtb shoes that have only been used a few times so the Eggbeater cleat is still brank spankin' new. Definitely harder to get in and out than with my other shoes. I think the cleat just needs a bit of wear.

[Pedal Wench]

Emily, I thought you could appreciate this - my BF just got me titanium Zeros (Speedplay) for my birthday, upgrading from my stainless, and because I was switching them out between my bikes. However, I've been afraid to put them on because I don't want to start the breaking in process all over again. After about 4,000 miles, they are so easy to clip into - barely think about it and I'm in. So, I'm still riding my old ones!