Shimano Pedal Cleat Set Road

SM-SH11 SPD-SL CLEAT SET
FLOATING MODE

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While clipless pedals and cleats are intimidating to many new cyclists, they offer efficiency that cannot be gained any other way.
Before using them, it's often worth it to invest a little bit of time into becoming familiar with the way they work. This guide is not intended to teach one how to use clipless pedals, but rather explain a good way of learning how to use them.

Steps to riding with clipless pedals, shoes, and cleats:
01. Get clipless pedals and cycling shoes.
02. Mount the cleats to your cycling shoes securely.
03. Remember that most pedals have a tension adjustment. If you look for that adjustment and loosen it, it will likely make your experience much easier.
04. Go find an open space to ride in. It helps if this has a nice road surface.
05. Start off by straddling the bike and then clipping in whichever foot you feel like you will be less comfortable clipping in, leaving the other foot on the ground.
06. Use the foot that is clipped in to pull that pedal up so the crankarm is about 45 degrees above level.
07. Push off with the foot on the ground while simultaneously pushing down on the front pedal with the foot that is clipped in. This should give you enough time to get clipped in with the second foot while giving you enough speed to be able to coast for a minute and allow the other foot to clip into a stationary pedal.
08. Enjoy your newfound efficiency and ride around for a few minutes.
09. Give yourself plenty of time (and space) to stop.
10. Remember that when you stop, clip out of one pedal by twisting your ankle to the side and slow yourself down until you feel comfortable putting that foot on the ground.
11. Repeat from step five until you feel comfortable clipping in and out.
12. Enjoy your newfound speed on the bike.