How to Use Clipless Pedals

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Make sure your cleats and pedals are compatible.. Attach the cleats to your cycling shoes.. Loosen up the "float" tension on the pedals.

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1

Make sure your cleats and pedals are compatible.

Step 1

Make sure your cleats and pedals are compatible.

2

Attach the cleats to your cycling shoes.

Step 2

Attach the cleats to your cycling shoes.

3

Loosen up the "float" tension on the pedals.

Step 3

Loosen up the "float" tension on the pedals.

4

Push the cleat into the pedal until you hear a click.

Step 4

Push the cleat into the pedal until you hear a click.

5

Hold your clipped-in foot at 45 degrees.

Step 5

Hold your clipped-in foot at 45 degrees.

6

Pedal for a few rotations with one foot unclipped.

Step 6

Pedal for a few rotations with one foot unclipped.

7

Unclip your dominant foot before you slow down.

Step 7

Unclip your dominant foot before you slow down.

8

Turn your heel outward to unclip.

Step 8

Turn your heel outward to unclip.

9

Practice on a stationary stand.

Step 9

Practice on a stationary stand.

10

Lean against a wall, table, or fence to practice clipping in.

Step 10

Lean against a wall, table, or fence to practice clipping in.

11

Ride on flat ground with grass nearby.

Step 11

Ride on flat ground with grass nearby.

12

Check your cleats regularly.

Step 12

Check your cleats regularly.

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