Unexpectedly un-clipping

Posted on Mon 19th, October 2015

• #1

MorganaBanana

I have been riding fixed gear or a long time now, and have in the past 2 months gone brakeless.

However I have had my right foot un-clip 3 times now, when braking. Luckily I have been on quiet roads when it has happened, however I might not always be too lucky.

I have read that it might be the tension on my pedal that needs tightening as it can come loose, especially if its the pedal you pull up on the most.

I was just wondering if anyone else has had this happen, and if so was there any other reason(s) it happened ?
• #2

dicki

worn cleats
• #3

pifko

What pedals are you using?
• #4

|³|MA3K

No style?
(Floppy-foot syndrome)
• #5

MorganaBanana

I currently use Time Atac Alium.

Is it possible that the tension was loosened when I fell ? (falling on my right side, which is the side that has been playing up only since the fall).
• #6

Smallfurry in reply to @dicki

Dont remind us of 'that' thread. :(
• #7

BensBikeBits

I would agree with Pifko. Maybe try some spds for a while and see how you get on. You can pick a pair up for like 13 quid. I have been using the mtb spd pedals brake less for ages now and only one unintentional unclip.
• #8

William.

get a front brake ffs
• #9

BensBikeBits

That too.

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