Well it happened....v first time new bike & clipless pedals

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2010-08-23 8:42 AM

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Subject: Well it happened....v first time new bike & clipless pedals
After reading several threads about riding in the yard clipping in & out before going out on the road for the first time, I took that advice yesterday evening.  After about 10 minutes & no problems I decided to give it a go on the road.  I was heading toward the driveway to go onto the road & stopped just short, still on the grass.  I unclipped my left foot.....& fell right, in front of my wife & son LOL.

Other than that it was an awesome ride.  Going from a mountain bike to this bike (2010 Kestrel Talon Tri) is unbelievable!  It was the first time on anything besides a mountain bike & first time on clipless pedals (Speedplay Zero's).   I did 15 miles & it was awesome.  I can't wait to put many more miles on her!

2010-08-23 9:17 AM
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Welcome to the club!!  I think I fall at LEAST once a season.  Last time was two weeks ago - sounds like a similar situation as yours.  Landed on the grass with my pride hurting more than anything else.  Maybe this will be your first and last!!
2010-08-23 9:38 AM
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kimmax - 2010-08-23 9:17 AM Welcome to the club!!  I think I fall at LEAST once a season.  Last time was two weeks ago - sounds like a similar situation as yours.  Landed on the grass with my pride hurting more than anything else.  Maybe this will be your first and last!!


Wishful thinking right there.
2010-08-23 10:52 AM
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the real question is: Did you protect the bike? scars heal, but scratches on a new bike last forever!

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2010-08-23 11:01 AM
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Subject: RE: Well it happened....v first time new bike & clipless pedals
Initially, try to clip out earlier than you think when coming to an intersection. Speedplay Zeros can be a little hard to clip out of due to the spring tension, but you'll quickly get used to them.

I've actually never gone down as a result of being clipped in, but I've come close on numerous occasions, including once where a stop sign saved me from going onto the curb.

Now I need to find some wood to go knock on!
2010-08-23 11:13 AM
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Fabulous ride! And yeah, I've fallen 3x on my new bike and I've only had it since July.

2010-08-23 12:05 PM
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The bike is fine!  My pride hurt a little though! Laughing
2010-08-23 12:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Well it happened....v first time new bike & clipless pedals

Here is what made me fall my first time...unclipped with my right, went to put it down and there was a grasshopper the size of a flashlight right where I was going to put my foot...so went to put my left foot down while still clipped.  Doh.  Went back later with the camera-these things were everywhere....and mating.....weird bug porn swamp scene.

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