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@spatterd
ok this is a very basic question, but i'm sure there are many people out there who want to ask it but are too afraid to look stupid (or maybe it's just me).
i've recently started riding fixed, and as consensus seemed to be it's a good idea to attach feet to pedals in some form i got some holdfast straps. straps rather than spd as i didn't fancy buying a new pair of shoes / possibly having to carry them around if i didn't like walking in them. i am now thinking this may not have been the best idea.
my question is, how the fck do you get your second foot in... is there some easy trick i am missing or does it just take practice? i'm trying to flick the pedal upright with the front of my foot and slip my foot it in but it's really not happening.
and yes i know, great first post.