Steve H
Large Member
- Location
- Brighouse in West Yorkshire
I've recently got into cycling and although I have a cheapish mountain bike, I've been mainly cycling roads, tow paths and SusTran greenways. As I got more into it I bought some cycling shoes with SPD cleats and new pedals.
All was fun and I have been enjoying being attached to the bike - it seems to give a smoother, more powerful pedal stroke.
However just been off roading today on a much more technically demanding trail. Plenty of deep grooves in the trail and lots of rocks and boulders to navigate. Being attached to the pedals was just too much for me. I took quite a few tumbles and in the end just tried to keep my feet balanced on the pedal but not clipped in.
Am I stupid trying to mountain bike properly with these kind of pedals, or is it simply that I'm such a beginner and that actually with a bit more fitness and riding experience its perfectly fine to mountain bike whilst attached to the pedals.
I'd appreciate the advice. Thanks.
Steve
All was fun and I have been enjoying being attached to the bike - it seems to give a smoother, more powerful pedal stroke.
However just been off roading today on a much more technically demanding trail. Plenty of deep grooves in the trail and lots of rocks and boulders to navigate. Being attached to the pedals was just too much for me. I took quite a few tumbles and in the end just tried to keep my feet balanced on the pedal but not clipped in.
Am I stupid trying to mountain bike properly with these kind of pedals, or is it simply that I'm such a beginner and that actually with a bit more fitness and riding experience its perfectly fine to mountain bike whilst attached to the pedals.
I'd appreciate the advice. Thanks.
Steve