Question about clipless pedals.
01-29-21, 04:24 PM
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Thank you and all of the posters that have taken time to help me.
Frank.
01-29-21, 08:04 PM
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I have crashed twice in the last six years (low-speed/no damage to me or the bike), both times because I was riding clipless at slow speed and didn't get my feet out of the pedals quickly enough. Hence, I no longer ride clipless, nor do I fall over.
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Sounds more like a brain-fart vs a crash....no disrespect intended.
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Thanks again to all that have posted. Much appreciated.
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I have a stash of SPD-LS pedals that need to moved on. I ended up using Keo's with 4* float.
If you can't get your feet OFF the pedal fast enough then it is likely you didn't think about what you were going to do next and the adjustment for retention is too high. Adjust for super easy release until you are comfortable with using the pedals.
There are lots of pedals for sale on CL for under $30, just need the shoes and cleats. Go low on pedals and high on shoes.
If you can't get your feet OFF the pedal fast enough then it is likely you didn't think about what you were going to do next and the adjustment for retention is too high. Adjust for super easy release until you are comfortable with using the pedals.
There are lots of pedals for sale on CL for under $30, just need the shoes and cleats. Go low on pedals and high on shoes.
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Used Look delta pedals sell (around Seattle) for $20-25.
Cleats with float, new from China, about $7.
Cleats with float, new from China, about $7.
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I have arthritis in my knees and a torn meniscus knee injury in my youth before they got good at my type tear. In my 70s without issues I use pedals/cleats with ideally 6º of float, minimum tension on my SPD pedals and on my Crankbrothers cleats 6º of float and a quick release angle of only 10º. No Look or SPD-SL, I need to walk.
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