tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209528327274342558.post3007201248308386413..comments2024-02-16T23:02:54.079-05:00Comments on Biking in the Upstate: The Good, The Bad and The Reality of Clipless PedalsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14302336958319817631noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209528327274342558.post-84252654278841135002014-08-12T09:18:37.334-04:002014-08-12T09:18:37.334-04:00Yes, pedaling in the sweet spot feels great and sm...Yes, pedaling in the sweet spot feels great and smooths the ride. I love the analogy, and the encouragement that it'll come together eventually.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14302336958319817631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209528327274342558.post-20774188125279923332014-08-07T15:16:30.769-04:002014-08-07T15:16:30.769-04:00Another good thing is that I find that I get less ...Another good thing is that I find that I get less fatigued because my feet stay on the pedal "sweet spot" with no effort or thought. However, I fell twice when I was breaking myself into the use of clipless. You forget to unclip, stop, and have the "aw nuts" moment before the helpless tipover. For the witnesses, my analogy is tipping cows. Now I have the confidence to use themEd Wojtaszekhttp://edeksattic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209528327274342558.post-23614271259201840962014-08-06T08:45:51.513-04:002014-08-06T08:45:51.513-04:00Miles, Thanks for your comments. You've got so...Miles, Thanks for your comments. You've got some great points. I'm still getting used to the shoes, so hopefully, eventually things will become second nature. I'm interested in what style/brand of shoe you recommend for everyday riding, as my current shoes are the racing style. I do like to promote the traditional pedal for most users, especially if they are starting out. I see it as Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14302336958319817631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209528327274342558.post-71043682167245465372014-08-06T00:57:25.001-04:002014-08-06T00:57:25.001-04:00I think (4) is only true for very new users. Onc...I think (4) is only true for very new users. Once you get used to clipless pedals, "getting out" becomes pretty much an instinct that you can do instantly without thinking. [And compared to old-style clips, they're infinitely more convenient to get out of...]<br /><br />The shoes aren't meant for lots walking, but at least the kind of clipless shoes I used to have (meant for Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12341201158832109978noreply@blogger.com