Yikes Need bigger thigh muscles

[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!

[emily_in_nc]

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!

Hi PW!
I am getting much better at clipping in with my second foot (right), which used to give me no end of problems (I've ridden a mile or more unclipped, trying and trying to get in), but my first foot (left) is still hard to get clipped in. Fortunately, once I do clip that one in, I almost never have to unclip since I unclip on the right at stops. I'm a little worried about tomorrow as I'm doing a 50-mile event with rest stops so will have to clip in with the first foot several times. I don't want to look like a big poser with my fancy bike and be unable to get clipped in!

Good luck with your new pedals. I hope mine will be like your old ones someday!!

Emily