edd_t Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Ive just purchased som Shimano M424 SPD's and this will be my first time with clipless pedals (I can imagine I'm going to fall over with the bike quite a lot this weekend!) Anyway, am going to set them up this weekend, and have been told I'm going to 'have fun' trying to sort out the correct angles for my feet!!! Are they really that hard to fit and setup? Anyone got any tips? Cheers, Edd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 What i find easiest is to sit with your feet off the floor and see which way they naturally point, then you need to set your cleats up on your shoes so they face forward that way when pedalling your feet stay in there natural line. As fas as front/rear adjustment, you will need to see what suits you best, and remember if it isn't comfy its probably doing damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 What I did with mine was to ride the bike first and see how close the inside of the heel of my shoes came to the cranks when each crank is at the point of being as far forward as it goes during a revolution. (So the rear of your foot should be passing the bottom bracket spindle). Then fit the new pedals to the bike. Then fit the cleats to the shoes, but leave them so they can just be moved. Then clip the shoes into the pedals and turn them so that the inside of each heel is at about the same distance from the crank as you observed earlier. It's not an exact science, but it gets you started - call it a base map! We don't all naturally ride with our foot 'straight' in the pedal, so everyone will need the cleat to be slightly angled to some degree. You'll find that certain parts of your leg and foot will start to feel uncomfortable or hurt within a mile if you've got it way out. You can also adjust how tight the pedals hold the shoe - to start with, keep them a bit loose so you can get out easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Yes, very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 nice one cheers guys. I'll give that a go I just know I'm going to find myself horizontal on the pavement still attached to the bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Just remember to twist your toes in to release, as it is easy to forget. I did really make sure I got used to doing that from the start, as falling over still attached to your bike at very low speeds is funny for everyone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I am off to see these guys to get properly fitted for my new frame. But they have some useful info on the foot fitting, as you can see there is a lot more to it than most people think: http://bikedynamics.co.uk/fit01.htm Before you go out riding make sure you practice clipping in and out of the pedals as its embarrasing when you forget you are clipped in and try to put you foot down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I am off to see these guys to get properly fitted for my new frame. But they have some useful info on the foot fitting, as you can see there is a lot more to it than most people think: http://bikedynamics.co.uk/fit01.htm Before you go out riding make sure you practice clipping in and out of the pedals as its embarrasing when you forget you are clipped in and try to put you foot down I have never followed any guides, IMO you have to do what feels comfotable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 nice one cheers guys. I'll give that a go I just know I'm going to find myself horizontal on the pavement still attached to the bike! Yes, it is inevitable. I know of no-one who hasn't fallen over on their first ride with Clipless. If its a mountain bike, I suggest a nice soft field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 blimey loads of info there, cheers! i just cant wait to go out on my new bike, have had it nearly a month now and havnt used it once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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