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Aug 2020
9:33am, 17 Aug 2020
10,915 posts
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MazH
I have never done anything like this, so think I will probably set myself up in the narrow hallway of my house, supported by both walls, clipping an unclipping for hours until i get it!
I'll probably go about one in one out most of the time!
If it doesn't work out, I'll use the shoes for spin classes! and the pedals, I'm sure I could resell on facebay.
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Aug 2020
9:37am, 17 Aug 2020
18,314 posts
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EvilPixie
I still unclip one foot on most hills as I am convinced I will grind to a halt
Just find a nice flat place to practice as unclipping whilst still is different (I find it harder on my turbo!)
Plus you need to work out what leg you use to stop with
I'm right handed but always stop by putting my left leg down
Oh and expect to fall off!
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Aug 2020
9:38am, 17 Aug 2020
5,903 posts
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Corrah
You can set the tension on the pedals to make it easier Maz. That’s what I did with mine.
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Aug 2020
9:41am, 17 Aug 2020
17,915 posts
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Gooner
I got some road shoes with SPD SL cleats whilst I'm stuck indoors on the turbo to try and practice using them. It's still weird and I'm definitely still wary of putting them on when I can go back outdoors but I have noticed a benefit to my power/endurance since using them so might be worth the fear in the end.
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Aug 2020
9:42am, 17 Aug 2020
3,142 posts
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um
Maz - the pedals should have a 'stiffness' adjustment for cleat release.
You probably want to start with it as losse as possible and gradually increase tightness if you find yourself involuntarily unclipping while pedalling.
4 key things to do
- unclip early before you get to the junction / turning / stop point
- don't crash as you try to clip in when you start (by looking at your foot & pedal, not the road)
- choose your 'unclip' leg and stay with that. Always lean the bike that way when you stop. Never look over your shoulder on the 'still clipped in side' when stopped.
- treat any tumbles with a relaxed attitude - and if you do tumble, find somewhere soft, not brambles or buses or scratchy gravel
Oh - and enjoy !
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Aug 2020
9:42am, 17 Aug 2020
18,315 posts
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EvilPixie
it's the up stroke that the benefit comes I think
No real Idea just know it's better than trainers!
Plus the harder sole helps as you lose the power with the sponge of a trainer sole
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Aug 2020
9:45am, 17 Aug 2020
18,316 posts
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EvilPixie
nicely put Um
My best plonker was 1/4m to go for home after a 30m ride.
I tried to put the wrong foot down!
Oh and don't clip in straight away do a couple of rotations first to make sure you are going or can go
I fell off at a roundabaout - clipped straight in expecting to power off as my calf cramped I landed on the floor!
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Aug 2020
9:49am, 17 Aug 2020
8,276 posts
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GordonG
I would always recommend trying to make your left leg as your 'unclip leg', as chances are this will normally be the side towards the pavement and away from the road. But it helps that i'm left footed and therefore this feels more natural for me.
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Aug 2020
9:53am, 17 Aug 2020
17,916 posts
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Gooner
I'd saw some research lately that showed the stiffness of the sole doesn't affect power on sprints but I do think that it will improve efficiency due to the lack of flexion of a few things in the foot, though the effect could be quite small on normal ride distances.
The extra benefit I have seen evidence for seems to be mainly based around hills, being able to pull as well as push when the gradient gets steeper is more efficient whereas on the flatter surfaces it doesn't appear to help, just not pedaling squares is the best for flatter areas.
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Aug 2020
9:54am, 17 Aug 2020
2,424 posts
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fraggle
Me too GordonG, and just be prepared to call off, we *all* do it when we're starting out, or worse still, when you get the hang of it and them completely forget at a junction in front of loads of cars...
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