Going clipped...

[dee.jay]

Bought me some M520 Shimano pedals to go with my Aldi special shoes from a few months back - just not got round to buying the pedals and wanted to get used to cycling again first.

Bought a pedal wrench to go with it, and some other bits and pieces, cleaning kit for one and a new mount for the rack so I can stick my flashing light on the back. Will give it a good wash shortly and get pics up of my finished commuter!

 

[numbnuts]

Good luck

 

[young Ed]

go for it, i can near on guarantee you won't regret going clipless!
personally i much prefer a 10mm (i think it's 10mm) allen key on the end of the pedal axle
Cheers Ed

 

[iggibizzle]

Practice clipping in and out while leaning against something / someone. I found it harder to clip in than out at 1st. Haven't had any traffic light falls but have been close a few times! Soon becomes second nature tho.

 

[vickster]

Make sure they are on the loosest setting on both sides and practice indoors before outside. M520s are as easy to use as any pedal, as they are always the right way round!

 

[Berk on a Bike]

I use M520s and love em. Practice and perseverance though. Conscious approaches to all stops and if you DO stack, don't be disheartened.

 

[dee.jay]

Bloody tempted to order another Ortlieb pannier too. I probably don't *need* it, but i can spread the load over two quite nicely, and I like the even distribution of stuff
EDIT: Bu**er it - I have!

 

[fossyant]

Do it. I won't ride a bike without being clipped in

 

[Gravity Aided]

Bloody tempted to order another Ortlieb pannier too. I probably don't *need* it, but i can spread the load over two quite nicely, and I like the even distribution of stuff
EDIT: Bu**er it - I have!

Might get a couple more, and that way, if they are full, when you have a clipless moment they will cushion your fall! Just did the clipless pedals myself, and am using them on the trainer over the winter. Just so I get used to clipping out. Well Done, and chapeau to you for a couple of good choices there.

 

[dee.jay]

Well the pedals are on... And cleats fitted. Looking forward to getting out and trying them now. No time today sadly

 

[andabby]

How did u get on with them? Ive been reading the other posts about going clipped and about to use hard earned santa pennies on M520s, just looking for another beginners view on them

 

[guitarpete247]

My 520's came back from my brother's (loan he didn't need as he got R540's for road bike). They're going on MTB first chance I get (I've got double sided flat/SPD on at mo. ). Shoes are 4 year old Lidl's

 

[dee.jay]

I saw them on Bikemanforu on YouTube and they were double sided. Mine are double sided but there is a big piece of plastic around each pedal so I guess I have a choice of double side or one. Will test them out tomorrow

 

[dee.jay]

Hehehe had my first clipless moment. How embarassing that it was in the garden. I was resting on a bench whilst testing clipping in and out, bench gave way and I went toppling over. Bike OK but the kickstand needs a new end bit as I bent mine (stupidly I'd left it folded out but thankfully only end bit affected. I've unscrewed that, the base of it seems fine) and I completely destroyed a garden gnome. Woops.

I feel a bit silly too but it'll pass. I won't let it put me off! Though strangely ironic that I probably hurt myself more by crashing into the bench and gnome than just landing on my side)

 

[Mrs M]

Hehehe had my first clipless moment. How embarassing that it was in the garden. I was resting on a bench whilst testing clipping in and out, bench gave way and I went toppling over. Bike OK but the kickstand needs a new end bit as I bent mine (stupidly I'd left it folded out but thankfully only end bit affected. I've unscrewed that, the base of it seems fine) and I completely destroyed a garden gnome. Woops.

I feel a bit silly too but it'll pass. I won't let it put me off! Though strangely ironic that I probably hurt myself more by crashing into the bench and gnome than just landing on my side)

Hope the gnomes ok!