How long does it take to get used to single-side clipless pedals? Is it worth it?

Didn't have any dedicated pedals for the new bike, and was sharing some M520s with my other bike, which is what I'm used to. Finally got around to ordering some for the new bike and decided to go with A600s. Just went out on the bike today with them, and tbh they were a total pita. They insist on hanging upside down, so I nearly every time I wanted to move it took me ages to get the pedals the right way round and clip in. I don't know how anyone puts up with ss pedals tbh. I''m thinking of just sticking them on eBay and ordering another pair of M520s, with which I can clip in fast and easily. The A600s are lighter, and, apparently, the larger platform is supposed to be "better", but tbh I couldn't tell the difference.
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Do that then.
Maybe try treating the pedals with more respect and they'll respect you back?
But stick with the M520 if you are happy with those. I can't tell any difference between A520 (cheaper version of your A600) and my M520.
I don't think I could be bothered with another ss system. i think I want to stick with what I know, and know I get on with. And they're ceap too. The only problem I've found is that they developed an annoying squeak.
And that means what?
They do..to an extent, but they also have a habit of hanging upside down. It's probably just a case of getting used to them, but I dunno how long I can be bothered to persevere with it.
It's a pain when I'm on a road with a bit of traffic and I'm faffing around trying to get clipped in while moving off.
You want them? Well I paid £63 for them, and I've used them once (today). How much are you offering?
I like them. I feel a bit better attached / supported. 99% of my riding I set out from home and barely put a foot down till I'm back. Just need a bit more care in clipping in. Got them on both road bikes now.
But if I was commuting with lots of stop-start or possibly touring with bits of walking and occasionally restarting on hills, I'd probably go back to SPDs and shoes with a recessed 2 bolt cleat.
Spray your SPD pedals with a bit of beeswax furniture polish if they are squeaking against your shoes
No commuting (yet?) or touring on this bike. just general country rides. But my rides involve having to stop at a lot of junctions, and negotiating some town roads to get to and from my house.
I started riding clipless on the MTB, and I already had compatible shoes anyway, so when I bought my first road bike I put the same on that. I'm not the sort of person who agonsises too much over shoe choice - I just buy whatever really. I did buy some new (SPD) ones recently(ish) and they have a really stiff sole, which probably helps a lot.
Thanks for the tip about polish. My research had suggested some kind of lubrication. I tried rubbing them with a candle (which someone suggested), but that was a failure. It took me ages trying to work out where it was coming from, but I finally narrowed it down to the pedals.
That might have been a wind-up...
Why? In theory the wax would act as a lubricant. And it wasn't written like a wind up. I've had success in silencing them just drenching them in some water from my bottle, but of course that only lasts a while.
I must admit I bought the first look pedals back in the 80s and never looked back since. Never had a clipless moment. The key is to unclip before you stop. You can keep the front part of the cleat engaged if you don't need to put the foot down.
Um, twice as long as it takes to get used to double sided SPD pedals, or am I missing something.
Truth be told when I bought my bike 2nd hand it had those with SPD on one side and metal platform on the other. They were such a PITA that they lasted 2 rides before I learned to ride with SPS properly. The pedals went in the bin
No I think that may be you.
Still not getting used to how fragile plastic cleats are, at this rate they might not even last a year, I'm still on the same set of metal ATACs from ~13 years ago! :shock:
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I am not sure. You have no chance.
I've already used them for years, before I went clipless.
It would mean using a complete different set of cleats and a completely different set of shoes for the one bike.
SPD are so, so, so much easier.
I am not sure. You have no chance.
Your knees would be fine though... :roll:
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What.............?
Ditto, on my MTB and gravel bikes. My favourite pedals by far.
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