Snow Conditions-Clip or no clip

[ops152]

when riding at Conway-medium skill, do you recommend using clip in pedals or not. Just worried may not be as fast getting out as I might be falling in snowy conditions.

[chunk]

the problem isn't so much getting out of your clipless pedals in the snow, it's getting back into them when your cleats fill up with snow. this becomes less of a problem if you use pedals that work well at shedding mud. I have a pair of shitmano 959 and the Ritchy copy of the 959, and both work well. older pedals like 747's don't work as well.

[ops152]

went to Prince William Forest Park-rode the fire trails which normally are pretty lame but with an inch or two of snow provided a great workout. Cleats got full of snow and came up with the PW shoe slam to clear debris before clipping in. Great fun anyways.

[bikerRob]

... Cleats got full of snow and came up with the PW shoe slam to clear debris before clipping in. Great fun anyways.

1/30/05 >> Nothing like a good slam or slap to clear the cleats. Sometimes though, this doesn't work (or hurts too much if your feet are cold). Here's a couple more ideas on how to handle Ice or snow: First, find a plastic spoon or fork and remove (break off) the fork/spoon part. Use the handle for picking snow or ice out of your cleats. Even better would be a small piece of aluminum. Plastic might break if your working to clear ice. A small mini screwdriver
would work great although a little heavier...(yes, I'm a weight-weenie) If your not a weight weenie then a can of windshield de-icer works great. Of course putting some de-icer in a small squeeze bottle would be great for your jersey/Jacket pocket...just make sure it doesn't leak.

[hophead]

I only use clipless pedals. Unfortunatly, my pedals are Shimano SPD's. Not too good in the snow. I've heard that egg beaters are very good for snow & mud. I may have to give them a try.

[RetroG]

And banging your feet against the pedals works well too.

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