Help.. I can't clip in!

[Owlie]

I have Shimano's M540 (I think) pedals on my bike. And it took me a while to be able to clip in consistently. Clipping out wasn't a problem. It's just a matter of finding that spot and the correct motion to do it. It's hard to describe without having the bike here, but it's a sort of "stepping" motion.

[SadieKate]

Pixie - do you know for a fact that the pedals are the same that you use in spin class? Have you checked for sole interference? Are you positive the recommended cleats are the same for both pedals?

It depends on the cleat whether old/new makes it easier to clip in/out.

Get your shoes into the pedal somehow, remove your foot and then turn the pedal over and look for interference from the sole. If this is the case, there are spacers avaialable or you can get out the old Dremel tool and do a little remodeling of the lugs.

[Pixie91]

Well... I got out there and just hammered until I made it work! I think it was just all in my head. Confidence is what I was really lacking, so thanks to you all for taking the time to comment... it was my inspiration!!!
:-)

[Seajay]

Well... I got out there and just hammered until I made it work! I think it was just all in my head. Confidence is what I was really lacking, so thanks to you all for taking the time to comment... it was my inspiration!!!
:-)

That sure doesn't look like a Shimano pedal from the picture. Are your cleats shimano? SH51 on the bottom? or Welgo's WP98?
Shim pedals often will be at the tightest setting out of the box.
Also like SadieKate says...we occasionally will run into the sole of the shoe bottoming out against the pedal before the cleat fully engages.
Hope this helps