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2004-10-03 7:26 AM

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Subject: clipless pedals
hi i just got some look 206 pedals, cleats and some shoes...stupid question but how do install them? and work them? any ideas of sites i can look for info. from?

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andy


2004-10-03 1:30 PM
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Subject: RE: clipless pedals
I'm not sure I can be of much help, but I got shoes and pedals this week, too.

Here is what my LBS did. The cleats came with screws and they just lined them up with the holes on the bottom of the shoe (they pust some grease in the holes and then screwed the cleats to the shoes.

When I clip in, I sort of slide and click. The LBS had to adjust the tension because I wasn't heavy enough to click in at first; I mean I was bouncing up and down to finally click in.

Regarding installing the pedals, I think you have to have a certain size wrench to unscrew your current pedals and then attach your new ones.

See, I told you I wasn't much help. Good luck.
2004-10-03 2:37 PM
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Andy, after you get the cleats installed on the shoes, you should be able to just step on the pedal and snap in without twisting your foot.  Then it's going to be a trial and error game of getting the position correct.  For a starting point, the ball of your foot should be positioned over the center of the pedal axle, and the shoe should be aligned straight.  It helps to have someone else look at it while you are seated on the bike.  If it's not correct, unclip from the pedal and make minor adjustments in the cleats by sliding them forwards or backwards and twist from side to side to correct any angle mis-adjustment.  Tighten the screws and clip in again to see if everything is correct.  Repeat until you feel you have it correct.

To release the shoe from the pedal, you simply twist your heel to the outside and it will disengage.  Practice clipping in and out while riding slowly around the neighborhood or in an empty parking lot where you have some safety away from busy traffic.  After a short period of time, it will become second nature to unclip your foot at traffic lights, intersections, etc.  I always unclip my right foot first, but the choice is up to you...either is OK, it all depends on how you normally mount and dismount a bike.

2004-10-06 9:58 AM
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Just make sure you practice unclipping on some soft ground first, I made it to the end of my street before stopping and forgetting to unclip, which is painful and embarrassing
2004-10-06 10:32 AM
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Subject: RE: clipless pedals
too late ow! and bent the rear derailliur hanger!
2004-10-06 10:47 AM
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Subject: RE: clipless pedals
Always fall left!


2004-10-06 10:50 AM
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ODogg - 2004-10-06 9:47 AM Always fall left!

Now that is a quote that should be put at the top of the page!

2004-10-06 10:54 AM
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But what if there's a car there, or just behind where "left" is?

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2004-10-06 12:23 PM
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yep true i had unclipped left and was turning on the spot like a fooooooooool and then goodbye!
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