Struggling to click out right cleat

[h32]

I am training with my cleats on trainer,after taking a few bad falls on the road in the beginning.decided to practice first.but after months,can still not get out properly out of right cleat,not without clicking out left foot,putting down and then do i only get out right foot.

My question is,is it absolutely essential to get out of both feet,or will i be fine with just clicking out left foot?

[Dicky DQ]

One foot is normally fine. but have you adjusted the spring tension to it's lowest setting?

[Tankman]

What pedals?

 

Loosen the tension on the pedal.

Check the cleats on your shoes ... might need replacing if badly worn.

[DIRT EATER KZN]

and if these two suggestions don't work get elbow and knee pads ...........just kidding checking the tension is probably your best best

[h32]

Shimano,dont know which type,but its suppose to be the easiest pedal to get out of.did loosen tension,even took it to bike shop to make sure it is on the easiest setting.but right foot just dont want to co operate.maybe it is a weak ankle issue?not sure since i have no problem with left foot.

have been cycling with tekkies so far in races,which i know requires a lot more effort.

[Falco]

Shimano,dont know which type,but its suppose to be the easiest pedal to get out of.did loosen tension,even took it to bike shop to make sure it is on the easiest setting.but right foot just dont want to co operate.maybe it is a weak ankle issue?not sure since i have no problem with left foot.

have been cycling with tekkies so far in races,which i know requires a lot more effort.

 

Give it time, and practice as much as possible.

 

It's not your ankles. Once the tension is properly set, unclipping is more technique than force.

[Big H*]

Give it time, and practice as much as possible.

 

It's not your ankles. Once the tension is properly set, unclipping is more technique than force.

 

...... and clipping in should also become second nature.

[h32]

 

 

...... and clipping in should also become second nature.

clipping in is easy. thinking about doing a race sat with it,since it has some bad uphills.but still.dont know if i am going to or not.

[NotSoBigBen]

Every now and then I find that despite an SPD being on the 'easiest' setting that they can become a little tight to get out of, I usually just lightly oil the moving parts and it is OK again ........ just a thought!

[rouxtjie]

Every now and then I find that despite an SPD being on the 'easiest' setting that they can become a little tight to get out of, I usually just lightly oil the moving parts and it is OK again ........ just a thought!

Yes agree, little WD40 on the spd springs...makes a big difference.

[h32]

Every now and then I find that despite an SPD being on the 'easiest' setting that they can become a little tight to get out of, I usually just lightly oil the moving parts and it is OK again ........ just a thought!

tried the spray that u use on things that are squeky things.defnitely easier,but still cant get it out without feeling like i will fall over if i was not on the trainer.

[maffias]

this is a suggestion maybe try clipping out in the opposite direction instead of going outward with your foot try inwards. I know its not the correct way of doing it but maybe this will change your thought pattern on clipping out ?

sometimes you try so hard you tense up and you loose the motion on unclipping an pull instead of rotating the cleat.

 

good luck I hope you come right ?

[h32]

this is a suggestion maybe try clipping out in the opposite direction instead of going outward with your foot try inwards. I know its not the correct way of doing it but maybe this will change your thought pattern on clipping out ?

sometimes you try so hard you tense up and you loose the motion on unclipping an pull instead of rotating the cleat.

 

good luck I hope you come right ?

did try that as well,but in order for me to do that i need to be freeing,so the paddles are not moving,then it is not so bad.but dont know if thar is possible if ur doing a race. but i am going to keep trying this week on thw trainer and if it is not used on this race,it has to be next weekend.

[maffias]

Yip practise makes perfect

[Big H*]

clipping in is easy. thinking about doing a race sat with it,since it has some bad uphills.but still.dont know if i am going to or not.

 

Not getting them out means you fall over when stationary or may stay attached to the bike if you fall. Both can be dangerous and BLOODY embarrassing!!!!!!!

[ALLMTB]

Have a look at the cleat position, make sure it is the same as the other foot that clips out easily. Also, make sure the cleats are tight.