MTB vs Road clipless

[karen.488walker]

I have gone clipless on my MTB but have really struggled. Are road clipless any easier? My main problem has been disengaging when losing power going uphill, have persevered and tried everything.
ps this is now for a road not MTB

 

[GrumpyGregry]

what combination of pedals and cleats and shoes are you struggling with?

 

[accountantpete]

Do you mean that you want to pull your cleat out and walk up the hill but can't as you are losing momentum and will fall over first? - if so, I don't think you will find road systems any easier.

 

[karen.488walker]

Do you mean that you want to pull your cleat out and walk up the hill but can't as you are losing momentum and will fall over first? - if so, I don't think you will find road systems any easier.

yes.

 

[gaz]

You need to fiddle with the tension of the pedal. you can lossen it so it's easier to pull out.

 

[karen.488walker]

You need to fiddle with the tension of the pedal. you can lossen it so it's easier to pull out.

tried that already. (good idea though)

 

[GrumpyGregry]

slacken the tension. Are you using multi release cleats or the other sort? (forgot name)

 

[gaz]

and your still having issues?
is your cleat or pedal system worn down? it really should just slip out like this.

 

[ianrauk]

If you have trouble with mtb then you will have trouble with road.
What ever you choose you have to stick at it, it will soon become second nature and easier.

 

[GrahamG]

It gets easier both mechanically (as cleat wears a little and spring tension settles) and practically as you get used to it. Don't worry, just make sure you plan for unclipping until it's second nature

 

[arallsopp]

As soon as you feel yourself slowing towards an unavoidable halt, eject. It'll mean walking five paces you could have pedalled, but could save you a nasty spill. Might be worth mentioning what pedals you're using, although that can be a can of worms insofar as a million responses saying "the only good system is look/shimano/time/etc"

 

[karen.488walker]

The nice man in the LBS oiled them and that seems to have helped alot. I think the shoes are a bit soft. Will try road ones once I'm more used to the bike, and when I'm allowed to spend some more money. Spent £50 on cleaning stuff today1

 

[GrumpyGregry]

mine get a regular squirt of GT85 to stop them creaking which does mean they release slicker