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leekingston 
| 11 May 09:44 |
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 Joined: 08 May 2012 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | I have recently bought a new road bike and have never used cleats before. Just wondered what people's experience and views of going clipless were. Any advice on how to use and what ones to get would be great. It's slightly daunting being connected into a pedal when you havnt used them before. Ta |
| My Latest Route: Jun 2012 Medway Circular | |
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BusterG
| 11 May 09:51 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Use the search facility on this site for "clipless pedals" - there are literally dozens of posts already with lots of good advice and brotherly encouragement Good luck! |
| My Latest Route: Oct 2013 Liss | |
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spaceman
| 12 May 15:12 |
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Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 85 Bike: My Profile | Totally understand. Did the same a few years ago, after several weeks went back to toe loops,straps. I kept falling off at the odd junction, scary. But they feel great and work well... |
| My Latest Route: Jul 2012 Bedworth to Startford Via Fosse Way and Return Via Kenilworth | |
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leekingston
| 12 May 15:56 |
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Joined: 08 May 2012 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | After a ride yesterday, I realized how tricky it is to get my left foot into the pedal, toe loop, from a standing start, from traffic lights etc. So, I will be visiting my (very good) local bike shop in Gillingham this week to be fitted out with clipless pedals, shoes etc. Getting in can't be any harder, let's just hope getting out is fine. I have researched a lot and will go for pedals with a lot of adjustability to enable easier release |
| My Latest Route: Jun 2012 Medway Circular | |
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