dstacyh

I have a set of Look pedals, I like them but have two questions:

1. When I am in the pedals there is some play where I can move my foot around a little in both pedals. Is that normal? I can get out of the pedals decent most of the time.

2. If I am getting ready to stop or think I may have to stop I come out of my pedal and try to pedal a little with out being clipped in. But I can never get a good position where I will not slip off of the pedal.
Is this just something you have to deal with or it is specific to this type of pedal.

Thanks.

Stacy
2004 Giant OCR 3

redfooj

1. thats called the float - varies depending on pedal systems and pedal setup
2. stay on pedal when youre moving, get out of pedal when you stop. problem solved. or, get mountain clipless setup

fogrider

I have a habit of always popping the left foot out...my right foot is my strong foot so if I pop out and need to get a stroke in, I'm good. by always popping my left foot out, its trained to pop out and get in without any thought.

jdtschida

Stacy, not sure what model you have, but the LOOK PP396 has a float adjuster to make it so your foot can move less. I don't notice it doing much, but it's supposed to...

My girlfriend trys to pedal while not clipped in because she gets nervous at slower speeds, just like you describe, and it doesn't work well. She sometimes gets stuck in the pedals though, too stiff for her, and they can't be adjusted any lighter. I have no problem on her pedals though. Anyway, if that's why you also try to do it, then you might try to lower the release tension so you can get out of the pedals easier. Just make sure they aren't too loose or you will pull out while sprinting hard... bad news...

turkdc

I think Look makes cleats that have no float. They are black instead of the red ones that usually come with their pedals.

dahc

It's not the easiest thing in the world to do, but take the time to learn how to track stand.

https://www.teamestrogen.com/articles/asa_trackstand.asp

Very handy once you get it.