[Closed] idiot pedal question

They aren't meant to move about. There should be two screws which hold them in place. The cleat can be slid up and down those tracks until you get them into a comfortable position and then tightened in the right place.

For cheap mtb pedals you really cannot go wrong with Shimano m520. Absolutely bombproof and dirt cheap.

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Have never used clipless pedals so may be completely wrong here, but new pedals should come with the appropriate cleats, the cleats are then screwed into the holes in the picture you provided. So the shoes should be compatible with all pedals.

Once the pedals are installed fiddle around with the cleats until your feet are in a comfortable position (as above).

There will be a little adjustment allen key bolt on the pedals with a + and -, this changes how easy it is to clip and unclip from the pedals. Probably best to start with them at the easiest to begin with and then change it when you get the hang of it.

It might be teaching a grandmother to suck eggs but clip in by pushing your foot (the cleat) down and into the pedals and release by turning your heel away from the bike.

You'll probably topple over a few times while learning (I still do..) but if you persevere clipping and un-clipping becomes something you don't even have to think about.

No screws in them any idea where I can get the screws from.

Screws come with the pedals.

Sorted I'll order them pedals then.

Got the pedals fitted them and had a 30 minute practice indoors clipping in and up clipping. I ended up falling on the floor and a trip to A&E after landing hard on my shoulder!!!! Luckily a quick manipulation and it's back in joint.
Thinking maybe stick to flat pedals or some shimano A530 touring pedals.

Allowed to ride from next week!

Wow what a spectacular intro to spd's. I'm not a fan but I've never managed to hospitalise myself.

Bloody hell, most people get out the door at least 🙂

Did you back off the release springs?

Read the manual, there will be two hex head screws on each pedal to adjust the release force required (one for each side).

If it's easier to get out of them it might help avoid more tumbling over.

Good luck.

Yup not great but I'll try the touring pedals on Monday. Already have a dodgy shoulder that dislocates when you look at it the wrong way but needed help getting it back in joint.
Oh how the Orthopaedic Reg laughed.

Yeah wound them down to the easiest setting. I struggle more getting clipped in before I wobble.

The touring pedals aren't great, they take a bit of flipping round to get them clip side up.

Maybe just stick to flat pedals then and keep my shoes. As Lycra and five 10's look a bit ridiculous.

Try and remember to pop one foot out before you stop.. your shoulder will thank you for it.

pretty much everybody falls off once or twice with spds - don't give up or change pedals, it's just learning a different movement to get out of the mounting

I can master the clipping out it's the getting in. I can get one in then I wobble manage to clip in then fall.

The first reply is wrong, that metal bit in the shoe is meant to move so you can place the cleat where it needs to go in relation to how you ride and also if you need to angle it slightly because of any foot or leg issues. Once the cleat is attached it and tightened the teeth on the back stop any movement.

Trouble clipping in....try pushing your foot forward and down - both clipping in and out will get easier as the pedals & cleats wear a little - also a bit of light lube on both might help

If you're trying to start from stationary clipping both feet in it's no wander you fell off!

When you clip in, keep one foot on the floor, just clip your leading foot in (right for me), pull that pedal around to the top of the stroke with your foot, then push away, as normal, once you're moving you'll naturally pull the other foot up onto the other pedal. Keep pedaling with both feet, and get the left clipped in as you go.

The rules also say you're allowed to push down on the pedal without actually being clipped into it so try that with your second foot until you get the bike actually moving.

have you got the cleats in the correct place on the shoes? it sounds like they're not in a natural position where your foot to contacts the pedal.