DemiCat Posted February 4, 2020 Share Hi It happens from time to time (mostly after an uphill) that I cannot get either foot out of the pedals. (Mtb Spd cleats and double sided clip less pedals). I think the cleats can also clip out in more than one way, as in heels outwards or inwards, if that helps. Any advice as to what the problem could be ? Still working on my mechanical skills here ???? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted February 4, 2020 Share I think you can set the tension of the cleats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehosefat Posted February 4, 2020 Share There should be two little hex bolts on each pedal that allow you to tighten or loosen the springs that hold the cleats in the pedal. Try loosening them a little (you will have to loosen all 4 because each one controls the tension on one side of the pedal). Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatdog7 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Hi It happens from time to time (mostly after an uphill) that I cannot get either foot out of the pedals. (Mtb Spd cleats and double sided clip less pedals). I think the cleats can also clip out in more than one way, as in heels outwards or inwards, if that helps. Any advice as to what the problem could be ? Still working on my mechanical skills here Thanks in advanceIf you look closely at the cleat you should see a setting with a Plus and Minus sign. you can use an allen key to relax the cleat to the point where it is super easy to swing your heel to unclip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted February 4, 2020 Share Eggbeaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted February 4, 2020 Share As others have said, adjust the cleat spring tension on the pedal, look for the plus and minus signs and use the allen key to adjust it to the easiest setting. You can also change your cleats to Shimano's easy release cleats SM-SH56 https://road.cc/content/feature/182513-clipless-pedals-how-shimanos-multi-release-cleats-make-it-easy-get-started you will be able to pull your foot out of the cleat easier Edited February 4, 2020 by shaper Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted February 4, 2020 Share No one jumping on the 'Get flats, learn to ride properly, THEN go back to cleats if you want to' bandwagon? My how this place has changed! OP, practice clipping in and out all the time. It becomes natural. Like learning an instrument, the first few months you have to 'place' your fingers, but after a while it happens faster and without thought. Same same SwissVan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemiCat Posted February 4, 2020 Share No one jumping on the 'Get flats, learn to ride properly, THEN go back to cleats if you want to' bandwagon? My how this place has changed! OP, practice clipping in and out all the time. It becomes natural. Like learning an instrument, the first few months you have to 'place' your fingers, but after a while it happens faster and without thought. Same sameI am very familiar with clipping in, not being able to clip out is a recent problem, hence I asked if there could be mechanical problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemiCat Posted February 4, 2020 Share First thing I’ll try is adjust the tension. I previously had bi-pedals and they had only one place to adjust the tension. Thanks to all shaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted February 4, 2020 Share Get yourself a set of eggbeaters. Much more friendly pedals. Otherwise try a bit of Q20 on the underside of your shoe! I tried Q20 once and couldn't keep clipped IN afterwards! SwissVan and Blokman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted February 4, 2020 Share I am very familiar with clipping in, not being able to clip out is a recent problem, hence I asked if there could be mechanical problem.Oh.... In that case, check that the cleat isn't loose on the shoe. Sometimes the bolts work loose and then when you twist your foot, the cleat stays 'straight' and doesn't clip out..... Dusty, Chasing_single_track, coppi and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted February 4, 2020 Share How old are your cleats? I find the older and more worn they get the harder it is to willingly disengage and the easier it is to 'slip' out of them unintentionally....!I also once a month or so give the pedals a good spray with some Q20 (or equivalent), clean off the excess and everything stays working fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted February 4, 2020 Share Yeah check your cleats themselves. Worn cleats give all sorts of issues and can be replaced easily and cheaply. It's also strange since it's a new problem. I wouldn't look at spring tension first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemiCat Posted February 4, 2020 Share My cleats are going for 4 years,I think they need replacing ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted February 4, 2020 Share Results in mamil and bike in hopeless tangled embrace of knees and handlebars writhing on dusty trail trying to remove foot from shoe while what's left of dignity hopes noone is watching. #notmybestmoment Oh.... In that case, check that the cleat isn't loose on the shoe. Sometimes the bolts work loose and then when you twist your foot, the cleat stays 'straight' and doesn't clip out..... Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted February 5, 2020 Share Once you've replaced cleats, rub a candle (yes, the Lighthouse load shedding kind) on the contact surfaces of the pedal. The oil in the wax is a great non-sticky lubricant. Q20 has no place on a bike. Amberdrake, Quagga and Long Wheel Base 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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