I've never used spd until this morning, what is the nack to getting it the shoes clipped in? On my spd-sl I just catch the front of the cleat and then push down, easy. With the spd, I'm hunting forever and can't seen to click in 80% of the time, I thought these where supposed to be easier than spd-sl.
spd-sl vs spd clipping in
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As above. I just put my foot on the pedal and 'click'. Most of the time I'm not even aware of an audible click.
What pedals are you using?
What pedals are you using?
triangles
Über Member
Strangely enough I've recently bought some SPD-SLs for my nice bike and have been having the exact same problem (only the other way around). With the SPDs I find it really easy to hook the front bit of the cleat into the peddle before pressing my heel down but this doesn't seem to work so well with the SPD-SLs...
I've been wondering if it is down to the size/positioning of the different cleats?
I've been wondering if it is down to the size/positioning of the different cleats?
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
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- South Croydon
You need to hook the front of the cleat into the top of the pedal, relatively simple when you are used to it.
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YspHE9gsyqE
DooDah
Veteran
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- France, now Northamptonshire
I find totally the opposite to be honest. My SPDs were dead easy to clip, but changed to SPD-SLs as the SPD cleats hurt my feet. No more sore feet, but they can bez a pain to clip in to.
CopperCyclist
Veteran
I use both, and find that with the SLs I have to make sure that my foot is in the right place on the pedal. If you get it wrong it's a pain and I have to look down to flip the pedal and get it right. With the basic SPDS though, I just put my foot on the pedal as thou it's a normal flat pedal and push, and they seem to just always be in the right place!
The problem is most likely that you're over thinking it
The problem is most likely that you're over thinking it
FreeFlow Bikes
Active Member
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
With SPD's you just need to place your foot on the pedal and it'll click in. With the SPD-SL's you need to kind of slide them in.
lysander69uk
Regular
- Location
- Deal, Kent
So for a first time clipper inner, what do people recommend? SPD or SPD-SL?
Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
- Location
- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
Spd are easier to get in and out of, spd-sl feel more secure.
I agree to the comments above. I am currently running Look Keo pedals on both my bikes (best and commuter). However, to be honest, I think for commuting the SPDs are a better option. My old SPD pedals started making grating noises - so I switched them up to an old Keo pair I had. I am getting used to the Look - clipping in out for every set of lights, but SPD allow you just to stamp down without really thinking.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I find the spd-sls clip in more smoothly if you get it right (the toe guide you in) but if you dont its a pain, spds are more forgiving on that front as Gav says:
Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
- Location
- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
Ditto, for the stop-start of comuting I use spd on my SS and for longer rides on my geared bike I use Look pedals. I'm still getting used to the look pedals and occasionally forget that you can't pedal on them until fully clipped, because if you try you're likely to slip off them and land awkwardly on the cross bar. If it wasn't for the brutally cold weather on the last few long rides I think I might have burst a bag.
