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Iceblink

12 Oct 2009, 09:12 PM

Moishe

12 Oct 2009, 09:34 PM

Ok... so my road bike has Look pedals. I'm cool with those. I can get in and out really easily.

I put some spd pedals on my mountain bike and tried them out with some new shoes today.

I'd never ridden spd pedals before.

I took a pretty nasty spill, because I found it extremely difficult to get out of the damned things. If I pull REALLY hard, I can escape with one foot on the ground... but if I'm in motion, I can't get out.

Did I do something wrong with the setup?

Are they supposed to be that much more difficult?!

My leg hurts.

Ow.

Help.

Thanks.

I'm set up the same way, Look on the road and SPD on the mountain bike. I find my SPD's much easier to work with but that's probably from having used them longer. Loosen up the tension and that should fix it. With time they'll get broken in and you can tighten them up. I'm sure you knew that but it's about the only thing I can think of shy of going to the LBS and having them check em' out.

cjump

12 Oct 2009, 10:21 PM

KyleP

13 Oct 2009, 01:02 PM

I'm set up the same way, Look on the road and SPD on the mountain bike. I find my SPD's much easier to work with but that's probably from having used them longer. Loosen up the tension and that should fix it. With time they'll get broken in and you can tighten them up. I'm sure you knew that but it's about the only thing I can think of shy of going to the LBS and having them check em' out.

This, loosen them a bit and you should be fine.

cleansheetbsc

13 Oct 2009, 01:07 PM

with all SPD's a simple twist to the outside releases the shoe from the pedal. double check that you have the cleat on correctly with the triangled portion pointing toward your toes and the squared portion is pointing toward your heels.

Yep.

I am that geek at the group ride with the SPD pedals on the road bike. Call me cheap, but then I only need one pair between the bike and spin room (a necessity 5-6 months of the year).

cjump

13 Oct 2009, 08:54 PM

i rode my old seven with spd's for a while but i couldn't stand it. the shoes don't seem as stiff. i have sidi genius 5.5s and sidi bullets and couldn't be happier keeping the road on the road and the mountain in the woods. the shoes are designed to do two different things and they excel in their respective discipline. there is such a difference with weight as well. the only thing is when cross season starts, i don't know if i will like the spd's as much as my genius's.

cjump

13 Oct 2009, 08:54 PM

by the way, where is iceblink?

Iceblink

13 Oct 2009, 09:43 PM

by the way, where is iceblink?

I'm here... thanks all. I haven't made any adjustments or anything yet, so I was going to see what happens and let everyone know. I didn't even know these things could be loosened... I see springs in there, but I'm hoping that's going to help. I seriously can't get out of them at the moment without having one foot on the ground.

As for going out sideways, I do that with the look pedals, and it's sure easy... but these are crazy. Anyway, I'll let you know.

cjump

13 Oct 2009, 10:11 PM

http://tenerife-training.net/Tenerife-News-Cycling-Blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/shimano-spd.jpg
make sure you back the hex screw out as much as possible but don't back it out. again make sure the cleats are on correctly and there is no obstructions with the engagement. this could be anything from the sides of your shoe soles to loose cleats to gunk.

cleansheetbsc

14 Oct 2009, 08:38 AM

the shoes are designed to do two different things and they excel in their respective discipline. there is such a difference with weight as well.

How so? Since I have never tried on a pair of road shoes, what magic in them will make it worth it to get a pair and some pedals. Yes I know the bottoms are stiffer. I've talked with a couple of folks that do both (and have both), but overall, they don't think its that big a deal.

I am sort of operating on what I don't know, won't kill me (like riding a carbon framed bike).

Twenty26Six

14 Oct 2009, 10:00 AM

How so? Since I have never tried on a pair of road shoes, what magic in them will make it worth it to get a pair and some pedals. Yes I know the bottoms are stiffer. I've talked with a couple of folks that do both (and have both), but overall, they don't think its that big a deal.

I am sort of operating on what I don't know, won't kill me (like riding a carbon framed bike).

* No one will steal your bike when you leave it unlocked and unattended outside the Kwik-Fil/Red Apple

* You can go straight into tap class without changing your shoes.

* Imagine how professional you'll look!

* Two velcro straps are lighter than shoelaces.

cleansheetbsc

14 Oct 2009, 12:33 PM

* No one will steal your bike when you leave it unlocked and unattended outside the Stewart's Shop

FYP, Michael K. should now get this if he is biking through Dutchess and Ulster Counties.

* Imagine how professional you'll look!

Posers of the World unite!

* Two velcro straps are lighter than shoelaces.

What kind of savage do you think I am? Of course I have two velcro strips.

cjump

14 Oct 2009, 04:12 PM

********* -THE OFFICIAL EURO CYCLIST CODE OF CONDUCT- *********

1. Image and style shall be your primary concern. When suffering, one must focus first on maintaining a cool, even composure, and second on performance. Winning races is an added talent, and only counts if said euro cyclist wins with appropriate style.

4. Legs will be SHAVED year-round. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Certain hair removal creams are endorsed only on a case-by-case basis. One shall never show up to a race (large or small) with ANY AMOUNT of stubble visible on legs.

5. A prominent line where your kit ends and where your tan begins is essential to your image. Artificial tanning is BANNED. The tan SHALL reflect the level of training commitment.

6. The Socks must extend no less than 2cm below the main bulge of your calf muscle, and shall never extend further than 1cm past the primary calf muscle bulge. All socks SHALL BE WHITE in colour with prominent logo placement.

7. Cycling shoes must contain at least 80% white!
The following exceptions apply…
i) Colours combinations such as world cup stripes, or Olympic gold where title has been EARNED.
ii) Shoes which are custom-made for specific riders by companies endorsed by this group. These shoes will be accessible to the particular cyclist only, and shall follow the preceding rules.

17. Saddles shall be white in colour only and will be manufactured in Italy or France. Exceptions shall be made in the following cases…
i) Saddles containing WorldCup Stripes or Olympic Gold when EARNED
ii) Italian Flag colour combo when rider is ITALIAN (born in Italy)

18. Handlebar tape is required to be cork as well as being WHITE IN COLOUR. Bar tape will be kept in pristine white condition. This state shall be achieved either through daily cleansing or frequent replacement. These jobs will NEVER be performed by the cyclist as you must maintain your image.

22. Campagnolo shall be THE ONLY acceptable componentry and is hereby deemed superior to ANY Shimano product in ALL circumstances. You are expected to have nothing less than an ENTIRE campy grouppo. Crank substitutions are NOT permitted. There is a case by case exception for SRAM.

33. Pedals MUST be either Look or Time. No other pedals are to be considered. (as always, ANY form of Shimano product is STRICTLY
FORBIDDEN).

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=14734316

Iceblink

16 Oct 2009, 11:16 AM

Crazy. I thought I was going to have a big ol' black and blue badge of courage, but there's nothing!

No bruising at all, that I can see, and the leg still hurts. I think that's weird!

Iceblink

01 Nov 2009, 12:21 AM

We're good! Loosened the tension on the pedals, and now I can get in and out with ease. That was really a freaky feeling... to be completely stuck in the pedals!!!

The LBS should really have loosened them for me. There's no way anyone could have escaped from them as tight as they were.