Why does my cycle shoe keep coming off pedal?

Question

I have a pair of cycle shoes and indoor clips for it. Lately, I have noticed that on my right foot only, when i get over 120 rps my clip comes off the pedal and releases my foot. I've checked the clip and it is not loose. Do I need a new clip for it?

Answer 1

The pedal usually has a hex key that increases the pressure, making it harder to twist out.

There is a thing called pedal float. This is the angle at which it will release. If your pedals have low float and the pedal is not set for high release, it will twist out. I prefer a large float because I had 0 float pedals and my knees really hurt. Lastly, if you cleat is not straight it will change the angle

your shoe will twist out. The cleat can get worn, but I've never had shoes long enough

to where that is a problem.



I'd check to see if the pedal has the hex adjustment.

Answer 2

Never heard of indoor clips. There should be a tension adjustment on the pedal.



Also check the tightness of the cleat and its alignment.

Answer 3

Could be the cleat, could be the pedal. You don't say whether you always use the same bike. If it is always the same bike maybe the release on the pedal isn't set at a high enough tension. Without more information all we can do is guess

Answer 4

indoor clips-what is that?

anyway

look for release tension adjustment, make it higher

maybe you are turning your foot too much and it comes out



maybe the cleat is rotated somehow so it releases when you think the foot is straight

look at that

angle of cleat vs the other one

maybe a screw fell out or is loose between cleat and shoe





wle

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

Look for a screw that adjusts the clip tension on the pedal part of the clip. The clip will not feel loose if you just use your hand and the shoe, as your foot is much stronger than your hand. Also check the rotation of the cleat on your shoe, if it's adjustable. You want the cleat to match the neutral angle of your foot when you are pedaling so that there is no twisting force in normal riding. Just some ideas. I guess it could be a worn clip or cleat, but I didn't see that until I used my Look cleats for 20 years.