Crushing My First Time Riding Clipless MTB Pedals

I finally did it. I finally took the jump to learn clipless pedals on my mountain bike.
Clipless pedals are pedals that integrate with certain bike shoes in order to "clip in" to your bike (confusing... I know).
Not only does this provide a more efficient way to climb, but it also adds some stability when going over bumpy and technical trails.
I partnered with Level 9 Sports to test out clipless pedals out on the trails, so enjoy this video as I pick up my shoes, switch over my pedals, practice clipping in and riding, and sequentially head out to some gnarly terrain for my second time riding with the new set up:
Mallet 2 Clip-in Pedals
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Five Ten Trailcross CL
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A huge thanks to Level 9 for sponsoring this video. Check their website out here, and head to their stores if you're in the Salt Lake City area!
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Your nacforadventurers and clipless pedal duo,
AJ and Nic

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

I have been riding Shimano SPD since 1990. I recommend using a Shimano SPD pedal with a multi release SH 56 M cleat on a low setting. Very easy to release in every direction. If you use the SH 51 or any other pedal and cleat system you can only release out towards the side. The Shimano SH 56 M is definitely better at different angles. Yes the down side is that you can accidentally pre release if you pull up hard when climbing technical terrain but it's not a problem for recreational riders.

[@nacforadventure]

Thank you!!

[@ivan_di_dio97]

adjust the preload spring of the spd and resolve the accidentaly release 🤟

[@rafaeluhu]

Well done. Learning riding clipless is always fun 😅. By the way, the 50th like was mine, good luck ❤

[@nacforadventure]

Thanks for watching! It was definitely a learning curve and I'm excited for bike season!!!

[@stevedowner5727]

Couple tips: there are shims that come with all CB cleats. You may have to play with those to make sure your cleat spacing is perfect on your pedal. This will make your clip in/out much easier. I believe I use one shim for the Mallet pedals on my CB Stamp shoes.
Second tip I used - try to just focus on your pedal fundamentals vs worrying about being clipped in. I think you’ll find fundamental pedal movements are way easier. Good luck and have fun!

[@nacforadventure]

Thanks so much for the tips!!

[@mislavjelinic5442]

You have such a beautifull bike dude! Would you recommend meta since it has quite a different suspension design?

[@nacforadventure]

Thanks for watching! Nic loves his bike! He built it himself, so he loved how he could put it together with all the parts he wanted!