Actually, if you're going up hills you should tighten them up.

That's when you're putting the most load on them. If you're out of the saddle struggling up a hill and suddenly slip out of your pedals because they were set too loose, your crotch will hit the top bar. And your bike shorts won't have enough padding.

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Posted: 08/19/2017 at 9:58PM

Roadbike upgrade feedback after 100 miles -- EDGEMAN 08/19/2017 6:10PM

"How long do bicycle tires usually last??"...Until you catch a nail -- DonHo-kieHi 08/20/2017 07:54AM

Been riding for six months now -- MrBayAreaHokie 08/19/2017 8:20PM

Install SPDs, and set the release very light. -- EDGEMAN 08/19/2017 8:45PM

Actually, if you're going up hills you should tighten them up. -- Hokie360 08/19/2017 9:58PM

In that case, he might be better served with the 51s (vice the 56s) -- EDGEMAN 08/20/2017 08:50AM

He was worried about being unable to release them -- EDGEMAN 08/19/2017 10:08PM

Question for you since you are cyclist. -- Betabeachbum 08/19/2017 6:48PM

I hate traffic, so I'll stick with a bike lane if it's available. ** -- EDGEMAN 08/20/2017 08:52AM

They are allowed either option in many states -- MEHOKIE 08/19/2017 8:52PM

If you generally don't have a problem, what difference does it make? -- vtbones 08/19/2017 7:26PM

I generally don't. I have a reoccurring issue. I was curious -- Betabeachbum 08/19/2017 8:59PM

It's hard to say without knowing more of the details. I'll -- Hokie360 08/19/2017 7:24PM

Bike lanes do often have a lot of trash ** -- MEHOKIE 08/19/2017 8:53PM

I switched over to Conti Grand Prix 4-season a couple years ago, and -- Hokie360 08/19/2017 6:41PM

I'm with you about replacing tires when they are damaged. -- EDGEMAN 08/19/2017 8:49PM

I always carry two, and sometimes three tubes. And if all else fails, I -- Hokie360 08/19/2017 9:12PM

Currently I'm riding no further than ~5 miles from home. -- EDGEMAN 08/19/2017 10:11PM

What kind of pedals did you have before? I remember you posting about it, -- Hokie360 08/19/2017 6:44PM

My old pedals were very similar to these Shimanos: -- EDGEMAN 08/19/2017 8:36PM

"Look" style clips, I actually like those, put them on my nicer bikes -- `lag 08/19/2017 10:10PM

A Name from the past....RIP. Fine lady ** -- DonHo-kieHi 08/20/2017 07:50AM

Yep. ** -- EDGEMAN 08/20/2017 09:43AM

The clips worked well, but bruised my butt multiple times as my foot... -- EDGEMAN 08/19/2017 10:13PM

Agree w/the latter ** -- `lag 08/19/2017 10:28PM

Actually, if you're going up hills you should tighten them up.

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