Subject: RE: Pedals/Cleats - is this a dumb idea nolken - 2012-10-18 10:03 PM i would love to see video of someone falling over because they didn't clip out fast enough. to see that sudden look of peril once they've realized they are locked in for the ride would be priceless. just as long as they don't break an arm or their bike. I'm able to laugh at myself so if I had had a video of myself falling over I'd post it. One time I was heading home, and I live on a hill, and I was fairly new to cycling. I had done a tough ride, and of course, had to face that dang hill going home. Well, I really tired myself out and I thought I'd change gears to my easiest, easiest gear. Well, my bike was under a lot of tension so it wasn't going to shift smoothly, and I lost any speed I had, and started to wobble over. It is so, SO hard to unclip at that point. In the slowest, most awkard moment ever, I veered to the right to be as close to my neighbor's lawn as possible, for the fall I thought was the only possible outcome. But I never fell. The chain felt into place in the easier gear and suddenly my other leg swung down and I was spinning easier. I was practically stopped, so I'm amazed I managed to keep my balance and slooooowly keep going. I'm sure I had a range of expressions, from panting like a dog and dying going up the hill, to OHCRAP, to TAKEMESWEETDEATH to WHOA!I'MALIVE and then back to panting like a dog and spinning like mad. Those neighbors are always, without fail, working on their lawn, or on their porch sipping iced teas. I'm sure they saw me and thought I was a nutter. I know I looked incredibly clumsy at that moment. |