You inspired me with your last year video to go clipless and I never looked back. You explained it so well. It made such a difference and 2019 was my best year in cycling. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment it was a great start to my day. This is the reason I make these videos and knowing they do help out or inspire people to get out and try cycling or try something new on their bikes is what motivates me to keep making them. 😀🙏
I've been riding for almost one year and everyone in my cycling group uses clipless pedals. It's been on my to-do list forever but I get so frightened of falling haha! I should go for it....i have so much more time to sort it out now.
grow.with.bintou I know exactly how you feel. I was petrified to go clipless. But after previous Michelle’s video on the same subject I watched last year I just did it. I could not believe how easy and smooth the transition was. I did fall once, stationary on a day one 🤣 🙈. Go for it!
It's a big step. The main thing is to build up your confidence then before you know it you'll be trying to unclip on bikes when you are wearing normal shoes.
@@MrsMilaCamila gotta get that one fall out of the way. It's more embarrassing than anything. I've watched an expro racer fall over while clipped in so it can happen to the best of us.
Thanks for your videos. Another great video. Regarding the power transfer between SPD and SPD SL, it is not necessarily about power transfer. As you said, power is power and, transferred through SPD or SL, it will transfer. The difference is more about the size of the point of contact. At equal force, the smaller the point of contact, the higher the concentration of constraint. It means that smaller cleats with smaller pedals (you however use the M530 and they are quite large) means the constraint on the foot is very localised and on longer ride, you can feel pain on this area specifically. The larger SL cleats spreads the load more and avoid (or reduce) this effect. I am not an expert, but from what I gathered from cyclist (and local bike shop), it seams to be the main difference. I hope this helps :)
Great content, also not only for beginners. I first used SPD-SL for my first road bike, because that was what you "are supposed to do". Later on I got SPD for all my bikes - for a lot of the reasons you mention: easy to walk in, double-sided pedals, no real drawbacks what I see. I did not know of the different types of SPD cleats, thanks for that :)
Yes you are supposed to do a lot of things espcially in road cycling! One of my plans this year as we start to regain some freedom is to make a series of videos breaking all "The Rules" of cycling 😀
Thanks for the video, I watched your previous video on this and I went a head to buy SPD. It was fantastic! Thank you for the information you share here!!
I just bought a 3 wheel trike (SunSeeker EZ tadpole), trying to get back into the sport. I had the kind man at the bike shop put those baskets on the trike, but they are totally useless. Two days later, I had him switch for clipless, (2 bolts, mountain style). All good now. Frankly, without clipless pedals, that bike is nearly useless for what I need. I really like this blog. Saw your black cat in an older vid. I hope he is doing well. My wife has one identical, but much longer hair - hers is Ragdoll cat, sweethearts.
You got such beautiful energy projection. I wish everyone in the world were like this 😏. Just getting into bikepacking and found you via your comment from the bicycle touring guy.
There so much to cover on the subject, hard to squeeze it all in and keep it short. My husband tried clipless on the Brompton but when I switched the pedals back to use it he's not bothered to put them back on, you lose the folding pedal if you change them.
The main reason for Look style road pedals is, firstly they were the first design after clips and straps and originated from ski bindings and secondly, they are a much bigger platform when you are racing and pushing really hard on the pedals. Many pro riders likened riding SPD's to having walnuts in their shoes. Shimano developed their road cleats many years after their SPD's because road riders didn't like them.
@@OneLessCar No problem. I started out a long time ago with clips and straps and progressed to the original look pedals when I used to time trial. I did try SPD's when I got my first MTB but never really got on with them. I still use look road pedals on one bike, but I much prefer Time Atac for their easy engagement and release. People seem to ignore them as an option, but I like them.
This is so funny. I was just watching your similar video from two years ago when I checked your channel and saw this newest upload! Thank you so much. My husband and I have bikes being shipped. Is there a flat pedal w/ pins brand you’d recommend we start with? We’ll eventually go SPDSL but not at first. Thanks! I just subbed.
It's a popular topic cycling shoes and cleats, which is why I thought I'd update the video. Hopefully between the 2 everyone can find out what they need 😀 Sounds like exciting times for you and your husband, 2 new bikes!!! As for the flat pedals I would just make sure they are sturdy metal constrution (pins and platform) for the best grip. Also the pins are hight adjustable when you turn them, something I found out after I'd had mine for years.
Walking around in SPD SL... as soon as you start mincing over the floor all the coolness leaks out... :) I use the SL style on my fixed gear as the 3 bolts give better security for speed control otherwise it's SPD's all the way.
I can't think of anything worse than being hand - foot-cuffed to the pedals..except on wet, slippery days, and even then...? But as I am more the Sunday Giro pedalist, the foot-cuff is not so attractive. The search for a functional, attractive, affordable bicycle shoes continues. Maybe I will look again at what you have presented here.
You might want to look into the clickr pedals by shimano they are great for starting out with clipless. However if it doesn't appeal to you than do what works best for you.
I will stick to flat pedals and shoes, I ride a enduro bike in rough technical terrain, and get into situations where un clipping will be impossible no matter how good you area. iv'e been riding for 15 years.
Best thing I did was go to a bike shop to get my feet measured for the right size shoe - my feet are oddly shaped and I needed a shoe waaay bigger than I thought which is why I had numb feet for nearly two years before getting properly fitted.
Hello, new subscriber here. Can you make a video about helmets? I’ve been riding bikes for almost 50 years but have never worn a helmet in my life. I am looking into buying my first road bike and everything that goes with it. Thanks.
Hiya, really like this video! I’m interested in getting some of the peg mounting bike shoes and wanted to know what brand the ones you showed were? Xxx
Sorry I can't remember the brand name of the 2 I've used personally. Just make sure they are of metal construction (pedal and pins) and you'll be fine.
I will never again get shoes with the dial-system. the Wire is done after one season. and for the smell in the shoes i found out 3 month ago me foot climate is way better now cause i use Thin cotton socks. no synthetics anymore. and hello the shoes also stopped smelling over the last weeks.
@@OneLessCar I tried Cotton Sneaker Socks cause i wanna get rid of these "plastic" socks. I only googled form them. and i like them for normal workdays and for sports also. all my shoes r getting back to a normal smell and when i kick of my shoes after a workday or some, my feet and socks also smell way less then before. Its always worth a try of some new like this.
@@UnhingedHarry "dead dingo's bum." You're a bit of a rare breed yourself, knowing what dingo's smell like. 😊 Only an Australian could appreciate that comparison!
Shimanon shoes are great, the suit my feet better than most. Interesting to hear what works with a recombant. Is there much difference in the unclipping process in the recumbant position?
I wear Five Ten Freerider High & Freerider EPS High, with Pedaling Innovations catalyst pedals. I have in depth reviews of these shoes on my website: Five Ten Freerider High, which is the summer shoes wp.me/p60aTF-2p1 Freerider EPS wp.me/p60aTF-1Nd but I am interested in the new shoes Trailcross Mid Pro they have protective pads for ankles and have a gaiter so rocks won't come in the shoes. they are more breathable than Freerider. and a GTX(Goretex) should come this month(august 2020) but that might be delayed due to corona virus, Adidas is sld out of the Trailcross Mid Pro shoes, all shops I looked at are too. These shoes are a mix of hiking shoe and a mountainbike shoe, to give you good shoe for wearing up and down technical terrain, that is impossible to ride up or down.
Hi Clay, these shoes are FLR. I wear Shimono, and now FLR, until I tried the FLR shoes Shimono were the only ones that fit my feet. You can find links to the shoes in the description below the video.
This review made me giggle, for some reason. Any of these pedal systems, when used for some time, will become 2nd nature, even walking with road cleats (they make rubber cleat covers for these you know). No reason to be scared.
@@OneLessCar Did you ever buy a pair of shoes just because someone liked them or told you about ? Honestly, impossible to know if it suits you until you tried them. In my opinion, you can recommande a film, a book, a bike, a computer, tires, breaks, etc... but shoes... 🤔
You inspired me with your last year video to go clipless and I never looked back. You explained it so well. It made such a difference and 2019 was my best year in cycling. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment it was a great start to my day. This is the reason I make these videos and knowing they do help out or inspire people to get out and try cycling or try something new on their bikes is what motivates me to keep making them. 😀🙏
I've been riding for almost one year and everyone in my cycling group uses clipless pedals. It's been on my to-do list forever but I get so frightened of falling haha! I should go for it....i have so much more time to sort it out now.
grow.with.bintou I know exactly how you feel. I was petrified to go clipless. But after previous Michelle’s video on the same subject I watched last year I just did it. I could not believe how easy and smooth the transition was. I did fall once, stationary on a day one 🤣 🙈. Go for it!
It's a big step. The main thing is to build up your confidence then before you know it you'll be trying to unclip on bikes when you are wearing normal shoes.
@@MrsMilaCamila gotta get that one fall out of the way. It's more embarrassing than anything. I've watched an expro racer fall over while clipped in so it can happen to the best of us.
thank you so much, this is all confusing as a newbie
Glad it was of help. I remember well all there was to get to grips with at the start. You'll get there by learning a bit at a time.
Thanks for your videos. Another great video.
Regarding the power transfer between SPD and SPD SL, it is not necessarily about power transfer. As you said, power is power and, transferred through SPD or SL, it will transfer. The difference is more about the size of the point of contact. At equal force, the smaller the point of contact, the higher the concentration of constraint. It means that smaller cleats with smaller pedals (you however use the M530 and they are quite large) means the constraint on the foot is very localised and on longer ride, you can feel pain on this area specifically. The larger SL cleats spreads the load more and avoid (or reduce) this effect. I am not an expert, but from what I gathered from cyclist (and local bike shop), it seams to be the main difference. I hope this helps :)
Great content, also not only for beginners. I first used SPD-SL for my first road bike, because that was what you "are supposed to do". Later on I got SPD for all my bikes - for a lot of the reasons you mention: easy to walk in, double-sided pedals, no real drawbacks what I see. I did not know of the different types of SPD cleats, thanks for that :)
Yes you are supposed to do a lot of things espcially in road cycling! One of my plans this year as we start to regain some freedom is to make a series of videos breaking all "The Rules" of cycling 😀
Thanks for the video, I watched your previous video on this and I went a head to buy SPD. It was fantastic! Thank you for the information you share here!!
Glad it was helpful for you and that you are enjoying your SPD expeirence! 😀
I just bought a 3 wheel trike (SunSeeker EZ tadpole), trying to get back into the sport.
I had the kind man at the bike shop put those baskets on the trike, but they are totally useless.
Two days later, I had him switch for clipless, (2 bolts, mountain style).
All good now.
Frankly, without clipless pedals, that bike is nearly useless for what I need.
I really like this blog.
Saw your black cat in an older vid.
I hope he is doing well.
My wife has one identical, but much longer hair - hers is Ragdoll cat, sweethearts.
You got such beautiful energy projection. I wish everyone in the world were like this 😏. Just getting into bikepacking and found you via your comment from the bicycle touring guy.
Well explained. Here's one for you my husband uses flat pedals on his fix wheel, and on the Bromptons.
There so much to cover on the subject, hard to squeeze it all in and keep it short. My husband tried clipless on the Brompton but when I switched the pedals back to use it he's not bothered to put them back on, you lose the folding pedal if you change them.
@@OneLessCar Never seen Bromptons with clipless pedals. Look strange if you ask me!! KEEP SAFE!
The main reason for Look style road pedals is, firstly they were the first design after clips and straps and originated from ski bindings and secondly, they are a much bigger platform when you are racing and pushing really hard on the pedals. Many pro riders likened riding SPD's to having walnuts in their shoes. Shimano developed their road cleats many years after their SPD's because road riders didn't like them.
Thanks for sharing the history!
@@OneLessCar No problem. I started out a long time ago with clips and straps and progressed to the original look pedals when I used to time trial. I did try SPD's when I got my first MTB but never really got on with them. I still use look road pedals on one bike, but I much prefer Time Atac for their easy engagement and release. People seem to ignore them as an option, but I like them.
This is so funny. I was just watching your similar video from two years ago when I checked your channel and saw this newest upload! Thank you so much. My husband and I have bikes being shipped. Is there a flat pedal w/ pins brand you’d recommend we start with? We’ll eventually go SPDSL but not at first. Thanks! I just subbed.
It's a popular topic cycling shoes and cleats, which is why I thought I'd update the video. Hopefully between the 2 everyone can find out what they need 😀 Sounds like exciting times for you and your husband, 2 new bikes!!! As for the flat pedals I would just make sure they are sturdy metal constrution (pins and platform) for the best grip. Also the pins are hight adjustable when you turn them, something I found out after I'd had mine for years.
Some places in the US, bike shops are the new toilet paper. Pretty crazy :)
Walking around in SPD SL... as soon as you start mincing over the floor all the coolness leaks out... :) I use the SL style on my fixed gear as the 3 bolts give better security for speed control otherwise it's SPD's all the way.
That's interesting about the SL's being better for your fixed gear riding. It's all about fining the right combination for the right bike/ride.
I can't think of anything worse than being hand - foot-cuffed to the pedals..except on wet, slippery days, and even then...? But as I am more the Sunday Giro pedalist, the foot-cuff is not so attractive. The search for a functional, attractive, affordable bicycle shoes continues. Maybe I will look again at what you have presented here.
You might want to look into the clickr pedals by shimano they are great for starting out with clipless. However if it doesn't appeal to you than do what works best for you.
I will stick to flat pedals and shoes, I ride a enduro bike in rough technical terrain, and get into situations where un clipping will be impossible no matter how good you area. iv'e been riding for 15 years.
I'm with you on that. Off raod riding, which I'm new to, I've not considered going clipless and probably never will :)
Crazy right up until that point that you get to put in a few miles non-stop and get into "The Zone" and wonder how you ever rode without them.
Or you get into the zone and forget you are clipped in and fall over 😉
@@OneLessCar 😂 And you make that sound you never make in pedestrian world: "Oh, oh, oh...whoaaah!" CRASH!!!
@@solitaryrefinement6787 Don't under estimate how much of a klutz I can be 😂 😂 😂
13:02 probably just corroded bolts, you could drill it out with special drill bit.
Best thing I did was go to a bike shop to get my feet measured for the right size shoe - my feet are oddly shaped and I needed a shoe waaay bigger than I thought which is why I had numb feet for nearly two years before getting properly fitted.
😱 yikes! Circulation is important, especially in the cold. Glad you have it sorted now. 🙌
Hello, new subscriber here. Can you make a video about helmets? I’ve been riding bikes for almost 50 years but have never worn a helmet in my life. I am looking into buying my first road bike and everything that goes with it. Thanks.
Hiya, really like this video! I’m interested in getting some of the peg mounting bike shoes and wanted to know what brand the ones you showed were? Xxx
Sorry I can't remember the brand name of the 2 I've used personally. Just make sure they are of metal construction (pedal and pins) and you'll be fine.
Hello, .....so, .....you prefer 51, or 56 SPD? Sorry, I got confused there :)
I prefer 56 for city riding when I have to unclip more (and sometimes more suddenly) I'm comfortable with either on my road bike 😊
I will never again get shoes with the dial-system. the Wire is done after one season.
and for the smell in the shoes i found out 3 month ago me foot climate is way better now cause i use Thin cotton socks. no synthetics anymore. and hello the shoes also stopped smelling over the last weeks.
Thanks for sharing. Good point about sock matierial merino is my favourite.
@@OneLessCar I tried Cotton Sneaker Socks cause i wanna get rid of these "plastic" socks.
I only googled form them. and i like them for normal workdays and for sports also. all my shoes r getting back to a normal smell and when i kick of my shoes after a workday or some, my feet and socks also smell way less then before.
Its always worth a try of some new like this.
@@OneLessCar I thick merino maybe is a bit to thick and to warm for me.
@@UnhingedHarry "dead dingo's bum." You're a bit of a rare breed yourself, knowing what dingo's smell like. 😊 Only an Australian could appreciate that comparison!
I ride a recumbent trike with SPD wide platform pedals and I always clip in. My shoes are a Shimano shoe.
Shimanon shoes are great, the suit my feet better than most. Interesting to hear what works with a recombant. Is there much difference in the unclipping process in the recumbant position?
Ride On Cycling clipping in and back out is pretty much the same. I set the tension so that I can do it easily but still retain good connection
I wear Five Ten Freerider High & Freerider EPS High, with Pedaling Innovations catalyst pedals.
I have in depth reviews of these shoes on my website:
Five Ten Freerider High, which is the summer shoes wp.me/p60aTF-2p1
Freerider EPS wp.me/p60aTF-1Nd
but I am interested in the new shoes Trailcross Mid Pro they have protective pads for ankles and have a gaiter so rocks won't come in the shoes. they are more breathable than Freerider.
and a GTX(Goretex) should come this month(august 2020) but that might be delayed due to corona virus, Adidas is sld out of the Trailcross Mid Pro shoes, all shops I looked at are too.
These shoes are a mix of hiking shoe and a mountainbike shoe, to give you good shoe for wearing up and down technical terrain, that is impossible to ride up or down.
Thank you for doing this. I hope little cycling maiden wolves watch this. I love the Prevots. errr... Ferrand.
Curious about the painting / picture behind ???
seems like a DTM(digital Elevation Map) trail or track in blue.
What brand of these shoes and what do you ride for footwear
Hi Clay, these shoes are FLR. I wear Shimono, and now FLR, until I tried the FLR shoes Shimono were the only ones that fit my feet. You can find links to the shoes in the description below the video.
This review made me giggle, for some reason.
Any of these pedal systems, when used for some time, will become 2nd nature, even walking with road cleats (they make rubber cleat covers for these you know). No reason to be scared.
TEDDY!!
He almost made it into the thumbnail too. He's always nearby for at home filming. IF only I could train him to ride in my panniers 😀
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How can somebody I've never seen know what shoes are best for me ???
Exactly, that's why I made the video so people can decide for themselves. 😀
@@OneLessCar Did you ever buy a pair of shoes just because someone liked them or told you about ? Honestly, impossible to know if it suits you until you tried them.
In my opinion, you can recommande a film, a book, a bike, a computer, tires, breaks, etc... but shoes... 🤔