After years of working on my skills with flat pedals, I finally decided to learn how to ride clipless and I was lucky enough to be taught by one of the most accomplished racers and longtime Shimano athlete Jill Kintner! I hope this video will help you out if you've also wanted to give them a try.
Shimano Saint SPD Pedal https://jenson.sjv.io/OrNbrP
Shimano XT SPD Pedal https://jenson.sjv.io/vNLVNL
Shimano SPD Cleats https://jenson.sjv.io/jrEmeZ
Shimano GE5W (April's) shoes https://ride.shimano.com/collections/mountain/products/sh-ge500w?variant=39983764045896
Shimano GE7 (Jill's) Shoes https://ride.shimano.com/collections/mountain/products/sh-ge700?variant=39983765520456
https://mtb.shimano.com/us/
https://jillkintner.com/
0:00 Intro
0:54 Pros and Cons of Flats Vs Clipless
1:45 Cleat Setup
4:02 Pedal Setup
5:07 Pedal Tension
5:40 Wall Practice Drill
7:41 Outdoor Practice
10:17 A Good Stop
10:42 What Not To Do
11:34 Trail Practice
13:30 Outro
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