Thanks for the upload, i cycled at Brecon Beacons years ago and came off at a roundabout using clipless, not used em since...until today, just had a pootle around 3 miles on the road, hesitant at first and wasn’t able to use the field nearby as there was football being played, but it was fine, i listened to the advice and it really helped, so thank you.
Best video I've seen so far on this topic. The technique for clipping in with breaks, giving it a push, and getting on the saddle was crucial for me given that I've gotten used to starting with the wrong foot. Thank you!
great video about clipping in and out, although its been proven on many videos (search clipless v flat) that clipless DO NOT make you faster. So ride flats if you feel more comfortable and safe.
I’m new to this and agree, this is an excellent video for first timers like myself. I would also agree that you also learn after hitting the asphalt deck as I just did 😊……Practice, practice, practice!!!
Reading this after falling like a dead tree about 3 times! After watching the video and learning the tips I can finally say I know what I’ve been doing wrong :) thank you!
I fell and broke my hip not because I couldn't get unclipped, but because I forgot one side was clipped in at a red light. Flat pedals are just fine for most people. I do use pedals with spikes in them, so I split the difference.
All these techniques are great, but this doesn't account for why people usually fall. They fall because they forget they are clipped in when they come to a stop, and then panic causes them to not be able to perform the correct movement to unclip fast enough. Until it becomes muscle memory to unclip as you stop, pretty much everyone will do this.
Got my first clip-less pedals after I joined a club. No one really coached me on how to use them. I was just given a 2 min crash course by one of the guys. After a long ride with the same club one day, at the end of the ride, we stop. I unclip my left (lead foot) and forget to unclip the right. We chat, I try to get off my bike and I remember that I did not unclip the right, it was too late! Bang on the ground. 😂 Bruised my right knee. The second time: I am from a ride one evening, approaching the gate of my house, I press open the gate/garage remote to open the gate and the garage. Gate opens. Garage does not open. I was too far for the garage to pick up the signal from the remote control. I press to open the garage the second time, it opens, slowly. Now too close to a slowly opening garage, with both feet still clipped in, i remember that I did not unclip. With the garage half-opened, realising that I should stop suddenly, both feet still clipped in, still moving at moderate speed, inexperienced in unclipping quickly, I squeeze the brakes and try to unclip quickly, too late. Bang on the ground! I sprain the middle finger of my right hand, which is still healing 😂 There are a number of other stories I can share. Think these will be enough 😅😅😅
Ugh, I'm so sorry, but it really means you need to take an hour 1 day and - push off, clip in, coast, clip out, and stop, repeat, repeat, repeat. Always use the same leg to push off and land on- DON'T switch that leg because your brain gets confused. Get some knee guards- and practice practice @@Downdotloader . You got this!!!
Best instructional video on RUclips on clip-less pedals -- thank you!
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for the upload, i cycled at Brecon Beacons years ago and came off at a roundabout using clipless, not used em since...until today, just had a pootle around 3 miles on the road, hesitant at first and wasn’t able to use the field nearby as there was football being played, but it was fine, i listened to the advice and it really helped, so thank you.
Oh good
I'm happy it helped
It's all about repeating the motions in a safe place so your brain can do it on its own as needed!!
Best video I've seen so far on this topic. The technique for clipping in with breaks, giving it a push, and getting on the saddle was crucial for me given that I've gotten used to starting with the wrong foot. Thank you!
great video about clipping in and out, although its been proven on many videos (search clipless v flat) that clipless DO NOT make you faster. So ride flats if you feel more comfortable and safe.
I’m new to this and agree, this is an excellent video for first timers like myself. I would also agree that you also learn after hitting the asphalt deck as I just did 😊……Practice, practice, practice!!!
Hope not to much road rash - we have all been there - happy practicing!! 🎉
The most effective way to master it is to do it wrong so that you hit the deck. Once understand the pain of failure, you’ll always succeed.
I'm hoping to help people avoid the fall we have all had!!!! That which does not kill us makes us stronger!
Bruises are the best teacher 😂😂😂😂
Reading this after falling like a dead tree about 3 times! After watching the video and learning the tips I can finally say I know what I’ve been doing wrong :) thank you!
I can relate to this comment
Not necessarily! 😢
show me how to clip in on a very steep grade
I fell and broke my hip not because I couldn't get unclipped, but because I forgot one side was clipped in at a red light. Flat pedals are just fine for most people. I do use pedals with spikes in them, so I split the difference.
Great video! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
If I was learning this I’d be wearing long sleeves and pants!
ha ha- if you take your time that won't be needed but good prevention just in case!!!
@@grahamriley8124
WHY the loud irrelevant music?😗
I agree, my Microphone didn't pick up as I turned away from the camera!- I got better mic's since then! but thanks for the feedback!
video is made by an total idiot. camera work totally sucks.
These tunes rule and get me focused to learn
Lose the music. We can’t hear what you’re saying. And it’s annoying.
yes Enlig I have bruises! I have not told anyone so but how did you know?
Music way too loud.
All these techniques are great, but this doesn't account for why people usually fall. They fall because they forget they are clipped in when they come to a stop, and then panic causes them to not be able to perform the correct movement to unclip fast enough. Until it becomes muscle memory to unclip as you stop, pretty much everyone will do this.
Exactly!
With repetition of doing it the correct way and creating the neuro pathway it will become automatic
Bruises are the best teacher 😂😂😂
They are great for story telling! Oh the memories lol
What is your story in this?!
Got my first clip-less pedals after I joined a club. No one really coached me on how to use them. I was just given a 2 min crash course by one of the guys. After a long ride with the same club one day, at the end of the ride, we stop. I unclip my left (lead foot) and forget to unclip the right. We chat, I try to get off my bike and I remember that I did not unclip the right, it was too late! Bang on the ground. 😂 Bruised my right knee. The second time: I am from a ride one evening, approaching the gate of my house, I press open the gate/garage remote to open the gate and the garage. Gate opens. Garage does not open. I was too far for the garage to pick up the signal from the remote control. I press to open the garage the second time, it opens, slowly. Now too close to a slowly opening garage, with both feet still clipped in, i remember that I did not unclip. With the garage half-opened, realising that I should stop suddenly, both feet still clipped in, still moving at moderate speed, inexperienced in unclipping quickly, I squeeze the brakes and try to unclip quickly, too late. Bang on the ground! I sprain the middle finger of my right hand, which is still healing 😂 There are a number of other stories I can share. Think these will be enough 😅😅😅
Ugh, I'm so sorry, but it really means you need to take an hour 1 day and - push off, clip in, coast, clip out, and stop, repeat, repeat, repeat. Always use the same leg to push off and land on- DON'T switch that leg because your brain gets confused. Get some knee guards- and practice practice @@Downdotloader . You got this!!!
Thank you very much for the info. I am used to them now, alas, a few falls and several near-misses later 😂😂
I was today years old when I learned about the existance of these pedals.
Well.. I am here right after falling off my bike from trying clip-less for the first time 😅