clipless
Lacking attachment clips
Clipless describes bicycle pedals that use a mechanical binding system to attach the rider's shoe directly to the pedal, similar to ski bindings.
The term is counterintuitive: clipless pedals actually clip your feet in, but they're called clipless because they replaced older toe-clip systems with straps.
I switched to clipless pedals to improve my climbing efficiency.
The system requires special cycling shoes with cleats that lock into the pedal mechanism.
Capitalized abstract entity
- ShimanoCycling parts brand
- floatBuoyant object or vehicle
- cleatShoe spike for grip
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
release · tension · platform · spindle · axle · retention · walkability · recessed
Bicycle racing on pavement
- mountain bikingOff-road cycling activity
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- cyclocrossOff-road bicycle racing discipline
- gravelLoose small rock fragments
track · touring · commuting · cycling shoes · pedal stroke · cadence · spinning · climbing
Sudden sharp sound
- engageActively participate or connect
- disengageBreak free from attachment
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- secureProtected from harm
attach · release angle · spring tension · entry · exit · pull-up · power transfer · fixed position
Rate of skill acquisition
- muscle memoryAutomatic physical skill retention
- emergency releaseUrgent escape mechanism
- startingInitiating an action
- stoppingCeasing to continue
intersection · stoplight · panic · confidence · practice
Time
Capitalized abstract entity
engagement · release · tension · platform · spindle · axle · retention · walkability · recessed · double-sided
road cycling
Bicycle racing on pavement
- mountain bikingOff-road cycling activity
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- cyclocrossOff-road bicycle racing discipline
gravel · track · touring · commuting · cycling shoes · pedal stroke · cadence · spinning · climbing · sprinting
snap
Sudden sharp sound
- engageActively participate or connect
- disengageBreak free from attachment
- lockMechanism requiring a key
secure · attach · release angle · spring tension · entry · exit · pull-up · power transfer · fixed position
learning curve
Rate of skill acquisition
- muscle memoryAutomatic physical skill retention
- emergency releaseUrgent escape mechanism
- startingInitiating an action
stopping · intersection · stoplight · panic · confidence · practice