Were you ever afraid of clipless?

[BC2COCyclist]

Thing is...I eat it on platform-pedal bikes, too, so I don't know what I'm so scared of, LOL. I often tip over when getting on or off one of my bikes cause I'm extremely clumsy.

That said, my hardcore roadie DH does slow-speed tip overs, too, generally with an audience so I'm in good company there. Last time, a patch of sand got him.

I think, after using the pedals on the trainer a LOT! I should move to parking lots etc (like you suggested) on one of my crappy bicycles, long before I get the road bike as if I put a ding on my 21 year old kuwahara MTB (that I got for FREE LOL) I'm not going to do much crying about it. If I put a ding on a brand new $2000.00 road bike, I might need counselling, you know?

I once got my front wheel caught in traintracks that were ummm indented on a bike path when I was commuting home from my (crappy) ex-job. Slow-mo, I knew I was screwed, tipped over, scraped some spots, banged my elbow and squashed my foot underneath my (steel) hybrid. I'm the queen of dumb wipeouts etc.

[surgtech1956]

Yes, I was afraid of clipless pedals, toyed with the idea of buying some for a couple of months. Best thing I ever did. I have Shimano RD540s. I have mine adjusted so they release easily/quickly. I think they are much easier to use then 'toe clips'.