Hello all
I have not really ridden in almost 15 years and was not much good even then. Mid life crisis forces last ditch effort to get fit before I die and have therefore just bought a Trek 6300. I notice that nearly all the mountain bikers wear those clip in shoes so I guess that they are a must but given the high chance of falling off I am very worried about getting locked in. I plan on doing most of my riding in the dark peak area and off road whenever possible, but dont think I will want to go fast down hill for a quite a while yet.
Any advise on clipless shoes or pedals for a beginner.
Apart from the helmet I just have the bike and padded shorts so what should I be buying next.
Many Thanks Chris
Sorry - Should have read the previous post on this subject - Silly Me
I will ride flat pedal until I can actually ride !
Full Version: Clip in clipless shoes - egg beaters
QUOTE(littlefish @ Aug 22 2010, 07:05 PM) 
Hello all
I have not really ridden in almost 15 years and was not much good even then. Mid life crisis forces last ditch effort to get fit before I die and have therefore just bought a Trek 6300. I notice that nearly all the mountain bikers wear those clip in shoes so I guess that they are a must but given the high chance of falling off I am very worried about getting locked in. I plan on doing most of my riding in the dark peak area and off road whenever possible, but dont think I will want to go fast down hill for a quite a while yet.
Any advise on clipless shoes or pedals for a beginner.
Apart from the helmet I just have the bike and padded shorts so what should I be buying next.
Many Thanks Chris
Sorry - Should have read the previous post on this subject - Silly Me
I have not really ridden in almost 15 years and was not much good even then. Mid life crisis forces last ditch effort to get fit before I die and have therefore just bought a Trek 6300. I notice that nearly all the mountain bikers wear those clip in shoes so I guess that they are a must but given the high chance of falling off I am very worried about getting locked in. I plan on doing most of my riding in the dark peak area and off road whenever possible, but dont think I will want to go fast down hill for a quite a while yet.
Any advise on clipless shoes or pedals for a beginner.
Apart from the helmet I just have the bike and padded shorts so what should I be buying next.
Many Thanks Chris
Sorry - Should have read the previous post on this subject - Silly Me
hi there!!............its all a matter of choice,some riders prefer being clipped in, some prefer good flat pedals and grippy rubber sole shoes personally i dont like being attached to the bike for when i have an off,altho i'm clipped in for my commute riding.
your also going to need a bike tool kit ,spare tubes,a hydration bladder and rucksack, and a light waterproof jacket .if you live near a decathlon store take a look at there cycling stuff its very reasonably priced
Hi Chris, welcome to the Forum!
It is best to start on flats and transfer over when (if) you decide you need the extra XC power clipless pedals give you. I ride clipless myself having transferred from clips and straps as an XC racer in the (very) early nineties. Now I'm too advanced on them to easily transition back. If you do get flats make sure that you have the right (five ten) shoes and pedals with proper pins.
Otherwise you may find that being bounced off the pedals is more dangerous than staying on them!
It is best to start on flats and transfer over when (if) you decide you need the extra XC power clipless pedals give you. I ride clipless myself having transferred from clips and straps as an XC racer in the (very) early nineties. Now I'm too advanced on them to easily transition back. If you do get flats make sure that you have the right (five ten) shoes and pedals with proper pins.
Otherwise you may find that being bounced off the pedals is more dangerous than staying on them!
QUOTE(littlefish @ Aug 22 2010, 07:05 PM)
given the high chance of falling off I am very worried about getting locked in
Slacken them off when you first try them, dont worry about being locked in, the 2 times I have had a "over the bars moment" I landed completely separate from the bike
Dont remember unclipping it just happened 
Thanks Guys
I am going to stick with the flats for a while. I bought some cycling shoes / boots and these work well for me at the moment. Thanks for the replies. Regards Chris
I am going to stick with the flats for a while. I bought some cycling shoes / boots and these work well for me at the moment. Thanks for the replies. Regards Chris
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