Does anyone know of a better double sided SPD pedal that is easier to release than Shimano M520?

[steven1988]

After some advice please guys.

I've just put my lad (9) onto Spds on his CX bike, however he's finding it difficult to unclip his left foot with the tension at it's Lowest.

So my question does anyone know of a better double sided SPD pedal that is easier to release than Shimano m520 or shall I put my more used pair on Hoping the spring is more worn.

Thanks in advance

 

[Jason]

Are the cleats new?
Try your cleats on his shoes

 

[steven1988]

Are the cleats new?
Try your cleats on his shoes

Yep the cleats are brand new. I'll try that thanks

 

[damj]

Wondering if its just that he's still developing, possibly expecting too much at his age

 

[steven1988]

Wondering if its just that he's still developing, possibly expecting too much at his age

I don't think I am he rides CX races where there is kids as young as 6 in Spds. He's only on them now due to the amount his feet slipped off the pedals in the wet today

 

[damj]

Ah okay apologies, I use m520's myself, they're excellent. But perhaps he just needs a little time, me thinks☺

 

[steven1988]

Ah okay apologies, I use m520's myself, they're excellent. But perhaps he just needs a little time, me thinks☺

Yeah I'm guna stick him on the turbo and just let him practice that way. He will get there I'm sure.

 

[ColinJ]

If the cleats are not set up properly then he may struggle. Also make sure that he releases by twisting his heels out rather than in - it is much easier that way.

I got distracted when lowering release tensions once and forgot to do one of the 4 sides. The result was that sometimes I could unclip, and sometimes I couldn't. Make sure that both sides of both pedals have been done.

 

[raleighnut]

Try the 'multi-release' SH 56 cleats, they're compatible with the 520s

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...b-spd-cleats&usg=AOvVaw0_QAJd65wVtqOqYTluUzsW

 

[Markymark]

Flats. Despite the howls of protest it makes no difference for 99% of riders.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Google "click'r" or click-r I think. They are multi release and you can pull up as well as twist.

I have a pair of Shimano pedals that use this system. I don't notice much difference tbh

I'm with @Dogtrousers here, put him on click r's to start with, if he gets to the stage where he's having a lot of pull outs then put him back on the normal ones.

 

[steven1988]

Flats. Despite the howls of protest it makes no difference for 99% of riders.

Spd to flat pedals would make the difference to my lad. In a 15 minute race yesterday I saw him loose his pedal 4 times due to the mud on em.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Multi release cleats might help.


http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cyc...MIq8fI1b_P1gIVxpkbCh3RcAXbEAQYAyABEgJWwfD_BwE

You can get out of the pedal by just pulling sharply upwards, it's like stepping off of a flat pedal, but with SPD stability.

 

[steven1988]

Multi release cleats might help.


http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-shoes/shimano-sh56-multi-release-mtb-spd-cleats?cm_mmc=Google+PLACycling+ClothingCycling+Shoes352895&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=xtrrmwatr&istBid=tztx&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:868555864|agid:49387668452|tid:aud-297219198929la-522011065112|crid:203456298957|nw:g|rnd:5717887707477139486|dvc:m|adp:1o3|mt:|loc:9045796&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq8fI1b_P1gIVxpkbCh3RcAXbEAQYAyABEgJWwfD_BwE

You can get out of the pedal by just pulling sharply upwards, it's like stepping off of a flat pedal, but with SPD stability.

A fellow club mate has suggested these to me think I'll go e em a try.

 

[User33236]

I found spd's varied in clip in and release tensions too much (same pedals same cleats) in mucky conditions. I moved to pedals using Atac cleats and the improvement is noticeable. The pedals are typically better are clearing mud which helps in CX.