Learning to Ride Clipped In - (Clipless Pedals)

[@garethbaker3429]

I love the way Dec gives you tight peddles and doesn’t mention leaning against a wall or tree and then we can hear him laughing as you fall!!!! 😂😂😂 Well done Dec you are a legend! Cat, that has made my week!!! Best video since your fall into the ferns in Carrick!! I am still laughing 😂 😂

[@CatMTBPilot]

🤣🤣🤣 I know I couldn’t believe when he told me you can loosen them. Seriously I could have done with knowing that beforehand! Thanks so much for the lovely comment Gareth! 👊🙌

[@declanbrady1383]

Lol!!! Thought she’d enjoy the challenge alright 🤪

[@j.delrye]

Loved your video! I’m still getting comfortable with clipless on my gravel bike and I could relate to so many things. I even screamed along with you when you fell as I would have totally done the same 😊 Going to practice the track stand exercises you did in the field as I think that would help me out a lot. Thank you!

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah you can definitely do it!! Sending you lots of encouragement and support, they’re so worth it once you get comfortable on them, I wouldn’t go back now to flats! 🙌

[@mlopez2aol]

wow thank you for doing it with a smile! it happened to me in the Rosarito- Ensenada bike ride last week! it wasnt fun but im learning to unclip quickly now! cheers from Palm Springs!

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah thank you for watching! And hope you didn’t hurt anything falling over, it definitely gets a lot easier with time! 🙌

[@garrickpridemore413]

Hahaha awesome video!! I did clipless for a short time but quit for every reason you mentioned haha

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ha ha brilliant! So glad you liked the vid and thank a mill for the lovely comment! 🙌

[@davidmccullough2930]

Another tip is to sit on a table and dangle your legs to see what direction your feet naturally hang. Some people Hang left/right or straight ahead so you can adjust your cleat to compensate and make it easier to clip in and out. Sometimes one or two millimetres can make a big difference.

[@CatMTBPilot]

That’s a great tip thanks a mill David!! 🤟🙌🙌

[@dannyfitz409]

OMG that’s was so funny at the start, sorry u wouldn’t get me clipped in lol however you did an amazing job on the trails well done you.🤟🏻❤️

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ha ha so glad you liked it, it was hilarious doing the filming cause I hadn’t a clue! Thanks so much for the lovely comment. 😃

[@dannyfitz409]

As always love your vids can't wait for the next one.👍

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks Daniel! 🙌

[@tobyehillier]

Nice work. I can get a better sense of what's actually involved... My intuition tells me I'd have more control of the bike with klicks but I've never tried. Borrowing a set was a good idea, Mrs! 🤟🏼🔥

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks Tobye! Yeah I’m looking forward to getting more comfortable on them. 🤞😃

[@pigdebu553]

3:46 4:17 Pressing (running over) flower. Good!!

[@tonwhelan]

Great stuff Cat fair play! Made the switch myself a few weeks back and haven't looked back. Few hairy moments initially, but find the clipless great now 👍

[@CatMTBPilot]

Oh it’s so scary initially!! I’m not looking forward to trying them in the wet, have been sticking to the flats on the e bike but will have to face it eventually! Glad to hear you don’t regret the switch thou cause I’ll keep at it. 😃

[@DizRidesMtb]

Cat that was hilarious 😂. Thanks n well done tho. Iv neva used clips. Great video n gd ridin. Bet cam man was laffin lots 😂

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks so much Dizzy, yep he was creasing himself the whole time. Still is when I’m out on them now and get it all wrong! 🤣🤣

[@DizRidesMtb]

@@CatMTBPilot pmfsl. I'm same tho. N nps x

[@norahmurphy9737]

Well done Caitriona CAN DO AS USUAL Mam xx🙀🥰

[@CatMTBPilot]

🥰❤️😘😘😘

[@darrisnelson5223]

You’re brave!💪🏻 I’ve not tried yet but can definitely see the advantage on rough trails.

[@CatMTBPilot]

Yeah it’s definitely hard in the wetter conditions I’m finding but will keep at it! 😃

[@IRELANDANDBEYOND33]

Congrats buddy well done might make the change myself soon

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks Noel, it’s getting a little easier! 🤣

[@NeilsEMTBWorld]

Love the video thumbnail 😂😂😂

[@CatMTBPilot]

🤣🤣🙌

[@AndyCyclist]

The worst thing that you can do is to have both feet clipped in when stationary. Only clip in the other foot when you are moving, and clip out your dominant foot before stopping. Lean towards your un-clipped foot as you come to a stop.

[@CatMTBPilot]

Thanks Andy, I’ve got the hang of it now thankfully. Love them now!!

[@David-io1dn]

Whats your favourite bike you’ve ridden and would you recommend it

[@CatMTBPilot]

I am probably biased but my own Kenevo is my favourite bike, especially since I changed the brakes, I feel so much more confident on it since I put the Shimano XT brakes on it. And I would highly recommend it. As for analogue bikes you can’t beat the Orbea Rallon in my opinion. What’s your favourite?

[@David-io1dn]

I m only new to mtb but my favourite bike is the trek slash 8 but I ride the canyon stoic 3

[@robhaskins3068]

Try one flat and one clip with different shoes. Weird but works for me and one other old guy (Hans Ray) Between us we have won 6? national and international trials championships: I've won none. E=Mtb²

[@CatMTBPilot]

Love it Rob! 🤣

[@blitzsuccess2303]

Well.. are you still riding flats?

[@CatMTBPilot]

Nope I’m riding clips since! Never went back, thou I had flats still on my Kenevo expert cause it’s quite heavy and I didn’t want to be clipped in if it all went south! 🤣

[@Wannaridebikes]

Just get on pedal like you usally do and click your in. ….I don’t ride them. I ride flats. Because simply I dislike being stuck on as I fall

[@CatMTBPilot]

😃

[@Wannaridebikes]

Definitely buy mtb shoes though road shoes will not help you in trails. You’ll slip

[@CatMTBPilot]

Yep you’re spot on, got myself a pair of Leatt ones and couldn’t believe the difference!

[@Wannaridebikes]

@@CatMTBPilot right and yeah my friend did thee same and I told her get the right shoes. We all went she got off her bike and fell slipped. And she laughed. Go head say I told ya so. But I’m not one to do that I just went to the shop with her. My wife is getting the 5 10 shoes. She a real beginner. …Last year I got her …her first real mtb. …

[@CatMTBPilot]

Ah thats cool your wife is biking with you as well! Great to see more women in MTB!