Should I take clipless pedals off?

[paco1961]

Shimano SPD below is my choice. There are multiple levels/price points. You can clip into either side. As you indicate, keeping tension as low as it will go is a plus, especially when getting started. When I ride gravel I ramp up the tension a bit to keep from bouncing out over rough terrain. I like the broader platform for the additional foot support. The other change I made from my road days is mounting the shoe cleat as far back as possible, approaching a mid foot placement. All the difference in the world. And as I've posted elsewhere, I use 1 cm pedal spindle extenders that have made a huge difference in stability and comfort.

 

[Jim Michon]

Shimano SPD below is my choice. There are multiple levels/price points. You can clip into either side. As you indicate, keeping tension as low as it will go is a plus, especially when getting started. When I ride gravel I ramp up the tension a bit to keep from bouncing out over rough terrain. I like the broader platform for the additional foot support. The other change I made from my road days is mounting the shoe cleat as far back as possible, approaching a mid foot placement. All the difference in the world. And as I've posted elsewhere, I use 1 cm pedal spindle extenders that have made a huge difference in stability and comfort.


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Why do you think the extenders make such a difference? I've never tried them.

 

[paco1961]

First, they helped with some IT band soreness I was battling. But secondly I just feel much more stable with a slightly wider stance. I know it seems a bit counterintuitive because the wider stance creates more torque around the head tube when pedaling. All I can think is that the body is very good at countering forces it creates.

 

[Jim Michon]

First, they helped with some IT band soreness I was battling. But secondly I just feel much more stable with a slightly wider stance. I know it seems a bit counterintuitive because the wider stance creates more torque around the head tube when pedaling. All I can think is that the body is very good at countering forces it creates.

Paul, thanks for the insight. This is something inexpensive to try and I will do that.

 

[super slim]

Shimano SM-SH56 cleats that release in ANY direction, are GREAT!!! If set at a very low tension, so your cleat JUST holds, when starting from a stop, as your rotate the crank 180 degree, so the other foot can land on the pedal!

I have M424 on both of my Silvios as Light at 470 gm and has the widest landing platform when starting from a stop as my automatic aiming of my feet to the pedal, is loosing its accuracy with age!

 

[Gary123]

Yes I agree. Accuracy is lost with age. I'm pretty pleased with crank brothers.

 

[Pollock]

Yes I agree. Accuracy is lost with age. I'm pretty pleased with crank brothers.

I have been looking at Crankbrothers for when I clip in on my S40. The Mallet or Doubleshot look interesting. Might have to get new shoes so I don’t have to get new pedals on the trike

 

[Don1]

i was a little aprehensive getting out of cleated pedals until i unclipped both at the same.

 

[RAR]

Speedplat Frogs are the easiest entry and exit I have ever used.! Give them a try. Ratz recommended them. And I do too!

 

[The Brook]

+1 on the Frogs, I swear by them (not at them like another pair of pedals I'd previously owned)

Denis

 

[BentSk8r]

I use the PD M8020's on my V and the M424's on my MTB with the SM-SH56 cleats on Shimano SH-RT82 shoes (great shoes, kind of a hybrid road-MTB shoe which are quite walkable with SPD's). They are all matches made in heaven. Easy in, easy out. The platforms make a huge difference in guiding things for a quick clip in or to pedal a few strokes unclipped if required.

A buddy uses Frogs and they seem to be a little fiddly, needing some shimming to stop unintended release and the cleats seem to wear a little faster than the SPD's. However, he has been using them for years and is happy.

 

[ReklinedRider]

Speedplay Frogs are the best I’ve ever used. Never had any need for shimming etc; they stay put until you want out and then they are the easiest, fastest, most reliable release available. Imho.

 

[MariposaLand]

Shimano SM-SH56 cleats that release in ANY direction, are GREAT!!! If set at a very low tension, so your cleat JUST holds, when starting from a stop, as your rotate the crank 180 degree, so the other foot can land on the pedal!

I have M424 on both of my Silvios as Light at 470 gm and has the widest landing platform when starting from a stop as my automatic aiming of my feet to the pedal, is loosing its accuracy with age!

Super slim. I bought these but haven’t put them on yet since I’m using the trainer. I’ll have to get some new shoes also. I think this will be a good compromise. The flat pedals are great for beginners. I’m ready to move up. Thank you for the recommendation!