![]() ![]() There are a variety of clipless pedals on the market. Mount your cleats all the way to the rear of the shoe. The adjustable cleat clicks in your shoe sole to the proper foot location on the pedal. After experiencing the change, clients tell me they wish they had done this years ago. This makes a dramatic difference in climbing ability and speed. You then work on a circular type pedal stroke, pulling back across the bottom of your stroke with one leg as the other is pressing forward over the top of the stroke, imagining circles in your mind. Once you engage the pedal, you are no longer applying pressure to keep your foot anchored. Toe clips are not valid on a recumbent due to the toes to the sky foot position and improper foot placement.Ī clipless pedal means you have a cleat mounted to your shoes that interfaces in a ski binding like fashion with your pedal. On a recumbent, you place the ball of your foot just beyond the pedal shaft. While you can enjoy your bike, this foot pressure translates into pressure at the knees and hips and a “strokey” pedal action.įoot placement on a recumbent is different on a recumbent than on a “wedgie.” Traditionally you are to place the ball of the foot over the pedal shaft. You therefore are placing subliminal pressure on the pedals to maintain contact and not have a foot drop situation. ![]() Especially on short wheelbase designs this means your legs are level or above the level of your hips. Riding a recumbent bike means horizontal elevation of your leg to deliver power to the pedal. A first class pedal and shoe solution will help you reach “pedaling nirvana.”
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