Time ATAC Float (which Cleat on Which Foot?)

So I've put my Time ATAC Aliums on and I like the clipping in but clipping out is a lot harder than my SPD-SLs. I originally had them on pointing the wrong way but I've got that sorted now. At the back I've got a square corner and a more rounded corner. which one should be on the outside if I want the minimum float? The markings on my cleats don't match what's in the online manual.

right cleat - right foot = standard
right cleat - left foot = harder

That's what i was told.

Chris

scott not scot well for less float you want the squarest corners to hit the pedal retainer first so it unclips with your foot at a smaller angle.....if the corner is rounded it's gonna take a longer twist before it begins to release......that make sense?

Yeah that was what I was thinking but I'm not sure if the outisde or inside hits it first. I had thought outside but now I'm thinking inside.

have you looked in the instructions? it tells you in there; i know because i read them when i put my cleats in.

Here is a link to the pdf instructions
http://www.time-sport.com/pdf/not/xsalium.pdf

scott not scot ok....simplest way....does one of your cleats have two little stars on it?....if so it goes on the LEFT shoe.

Yeah that's what I've got. So that goes on the left shoe. I'll check later on and swith it if it's the other way. Thanks.

They feel harder to unclip from than SPDs when first switching, but you get used to it. Once they've worn in after a few releases it gets better, you can always spray a bit of GT85 on your pedals, and remember that the slower the ankle twist, the harder the release. Make it a snappy motion, and all is well.

BringMeMyFix They feel harder to unclip from than SPDs when first switching, but you get used to it. Once they've worn in after a few releases it gets better, you can always spray a bit of GT85 on your pedals, and remember that the slower the ankle twist, the harder the release. Make it a snappy motion, and all is well.

Yeah I noticed that last night. On my SPD-SLs I could just get my foot out by hitting the twist limit whereas with Time ATACs they seem to twist further if you're diong it slowly.

BringMeMyFix They feel harder to unclip from than SPDs when first switching, but you get used to it.

Which is what makes them more secure! The cleats wear in a bit which eases things up after a week or two.

Which is what makes them more secure! The cleats wear in a bit which eases things up after a week or two.

reviving this thread it's exactly about my problem - just fitted ROC but man are they difficult to disengage from....makes sense what you're saying about them wearing in after a couple of weeks but how do i stop myself from falling over each time I can't unclip..which is pretty much every time at the moment!

as above, but make sure the rubber parts of your shoe's sole are not catching the pedal at all

as above, but make sure the rubber parts of your shoe's sole are not catching the pedal at all

good thought, cheers - think i remember seeing that mentioned in another ATAC thread...sometimes need to cut out some rubber from what I recall?

It helps if you push down with your toes a bit so the back of the cleat moves in a bigger arc, rather than twisting around the centre of the cleat.

i.e. only your heel should move outwards rather than a bit outwards at the heel and a bit inwards at the toe.

Does that make sense?

It helps if you push down with your toes a bit so the back of the cleat moves in a bigger arc, rather than twisting around the centre of the cleat.

i.e. only your heel should move outwards rather than a bit outwards at the heel and a bit inwards at the toe.

Does that make sense?

yeah, cheers - once I read it for the third time anyway! will give it a go tomorrow :-)

It's hard to put into words!

But I do recall struggling with mine until I sussed out the knack.

Just to reiterate, there is no 'wrong' or 'right' way. You install them according to what release angle you want. I think it's 13 and 17 degrees. I tried 17 and shat my pants, I'd get stuck if I was using that around town. Probably OK on a velodrome though.

I hoping I find the knack soon then kowalski!

see what you're saying messenjah on the 13 vs 17 - ive got em on 13 - didnt help that the soles of my shoes were blocking release so i've just carved some sole away which has helped a bit. Seems weird though that you need to be so careful about which shoes work with ATAC pedals - despite cutting the soles they're still not perfect and it means the soles no longer protect the cleats when I walk - have you got any recomendations for MTB shoes that work well with ATAC ROC's? cheers again...really need the advice otherwise I'm gonna have to ditch these and go back to SPDs....in which case look for these soon in the classieds/swap thread!

shimano mp66, m181 and m182's work fine - I've used them with various time pedals including ROC's (and fucking hell £55 at chain reaction?! I paid £40!). Time shoes work fine but are ugly as fuck. I'm sure all other shimano shoes work fine. A few people I know use Sidi's with Time pedals. Never heard of compatibility problems between time pedals and spd compatible shoes...

No problems with Sidi Dominators.

nice one - cheers

I am contemplating clipless - not sure to go for the spd's or the atac's. As a noob to clipless what do people recommend?

I dont need to worry about pulling out of them whilst powering up hills (not that hardcore yet) I just want to be able to release reliably when I stop at lights, have an easy clip in, and also make sure they will come off in a crash,fall.

What say you?

Simon

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I am contemplating clipless - not sure to go for the spd's or the atac's. As a noob to clipless what do people recommend?

I dont need to worry about pulling out of them whilst powering up hills (not that hardcore yet) I just want to be able to release reliably when I stop at lights, have an easy clip in, and also make sure they will come off in a crash,fall.

What say you?

Simon

Between Shimano and Time (my only two experiences) I prefer Time. For the reasons you state - easily get outable, easily clipinable.

i'm going to jump onto this thread, as i've searched around a little and cannot find an answer.

i brought a pair of look cleats, i had 4.5degree but thought i like the idea of stiffer contact so purchased 0degree but now after searching around the net it seems that knee problems may occur.

am i getting any advantage from 0degree pedals? (i would just try them but that means i'd couldn't swap them).

cheers

High risk, little or no potential reward.

Your legs will fall off. Fact.