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Title: Avoiding Recumbent Trike Leg Suck Post by UofHLesley on Jun 12th, 2009, 1:31pm I have read from numerous sources about "leg suck". I know it is suggested to use clipless pedals and appropriate shoes, but what else can you do to avoid it since we likely will not have funding for clipless pedals and shoes for all of our members? We were thinking adjustable toe straps since our vehicle will be a trike and you won't have to use your feet for stability. It is realized that by doing this it makes bailing out of the trike more difficult. Is this one of the only ways, or are there any other suggestions? Thanks! Lesley Oh I have so many questions  :P

Title: Re: Avoiding Recumbent Trike Leg Suck Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jun 12th, 2009, 3:11pm UofHLesley wrote: I have read from numerous sources about "leg suck". I know it is suggested to use clipless pedals and appropriate shoes, but what else can you do to avoid it since we likely will not have funding for clipless pedals and shoes for all of our members? We were thinking adjustable toe straps since our vehicle will be a trike and you won't have to use your feet for stability. It is realized that by doing this it makes bailing out of the trike more difficult. Is this one of the only ways, or are there any other suggestions? Thanks! Lesley Oh I have so many questions  :P Here ya go:  http://bentonlife.googlepages.com/tonewtoknow%3F And hopefully, one would never have to "bail out" of a trike...   [smiley=thumbdown.gif]

Title: Re: Avoiding Recumbent Trike Leg Suck Post by Opus the Poet on Jun 13th, 2009, 12:21am The easiest way to avoid leg suck is a floor/belly pan. If the feet can't touch the ground then there is no risk of leg suck. the International Pedal Prix series requires a full floor board as a safety measure. http://www.pedalprix.com.au/index.php?id=326 Need I mention the aero advantages of a good floor/bell pan?

Title: Re: Avoiding Recumbent Trike Leg Suck Post by goatstick on Jun 13th, 2009, 11:09pm UofHLesley wrote: I have read from numerous sources about "leg suck". I know it is suggested to use clipless pedals and appropriate shoes, but what else can you do to avoid it since we likely will not have funding for clipless pedals and shoes for all of our members? We were thinking adjustable toe straps since our vehicle will be a trike and you won't have to use your feet for stability. It is realized that by doing this it makes bailing out of the trike more difficult. Is this one of the only ways, or are there any other suggestions? Thanks! Lesley Oh I have so many questions  :P Power Grips work pretty good on a trike. Not cheap but you don't have to buy shoes set up for cleats. You could mount cleat supports on regular shoes like we used to have to do... (I still modify shoes to move the cleats another inch back for recumbent use) PG's aren't as efficient for pulling on the pedals as clipless, but far better than nothing or clips.

Title: Re: Avoiding Recumbent Trike Leg Suck Post by UofHLesley on Jun 14th, 2009, 3:15pm goatstick wrote: Power Grips work pretty good on a trike. Not cheap but you don't have to buy shoes set up for cleats. You could mount cleat supports on regular shoes like we used to have to do... (I still modify shoes to move the cleats another inch back for recumbent use) PG's aren't as efficient for pulling on the pedals as clipless, but far better than nothing or clips. Oh cool! Those power grips look a lot like what we are thinking  :) Thanks for the suggestions Lesley

Title: Re: Avoiding Recumbent Trike Leg Suck Post by UofHLesley on Jun 14th, 2009, 3:18pm Opus the Poet wrote: The easiest way to avoid leg suck is a floor/belly pan. If the feet can't touch the ground then there is no risk of leg suck. the International Pedal Prix series requires a full floor board as a safety measure. http://www.pedalprix.com.au/index.php?id=326 Need I mention the aero advantages of a good floor/bell pan? Very true. That would make it difficult if your feet can't touch the ground!  ;) we will keep that suggestion in mind for that purpose and the possible aero benefits. thanks! Lesley

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