Powergrips are both very effective and very safe! I base this statement upon thousands of miles of use on a RANS Rocket in mountainous terrain varying from miles long 3 mph hillclimbs to 50 mph descents. As to their ability to stabilize foot position on the pedal I should mention that due to various anatomical problems I am a "spinner." My cruising cadence runs between 100 and 120 RPM and I can sprint for short distances at 180 RPM as measured by my cadence meter. So it's safe to say that if set up properly Power Grips work well. Clipless pedals on any bike, but particularly on recumbents, are initially an accident waiting to happen. While a cyclist will eventually develop a reflex response to twist out of the clip before stopping it does take time to devlop. And this is particularly true on short wheel based recumbents where at certain points of the pedal arc twisting out of your clips is more difficult.
I noticed you didn't add that for people with wide feet you can add peddle extenders for bikes. I have used these on a previous recumbent bike and since I wear a 15 or 16 EE shoe the extender helps and gives me more left to right room on the peddles. I use the ball of my foot. I have owned just about every kind of recumbent out and in most cases the extender would be a help to me. Thanks for the video.
seems like a strip of velcro around ankle and another perpendicular to it down under heal and towards toes and secured to pedal would be best solution, cheap, superlight. will be trying it out when my Terra arrives.
I'll say it again... 10 feet. I made it 10 feet without being clipped in before my ankle slammed into the bar. If you like to do any kind of real power riding, CLIP IN!!! :D
Thanks for talking about pedals. The huge one’s were new to me. But I have a question: What about magnetic pedals like Sporthopeo, Magpeds & MagLOCK. Many thanks in advance for sharing you experience!
I have seen magnetic pedals, but have not used them myself. My thought is that I would rather clip in to the pedal than just have a magnet if I have to get different shoes anyway.
I think reversible pedals are the only way to go because people always want to try out your trike, and letting them do do is one of the joys of owning one. Also, space is at a premium, and you don’t always want to bring an extra pair of shoes to use when you get where you are going. Sure you can walk for a short way in bike shoes, but you can’t hike in them. Can you share the model of the reversible Shimanos you are using?
Thanks for the bear trap idea! They look perfect for my guest trike - affordable, and cool colors, too. I’m always worried about feet slipping off (I know someone who broke both ankles that way, ouch!).
@@MaryDeanDotCom hi, wouldnt clipless pedals or at least foot straps be better on a trike. i recommended bear trap pedals because i was terrified using clipless on my lowracer, as you have to put your leg down really quickly to balance. obviously thats not a problem on a trike, plus the cross member would make leg injury worse on a trike. saying that, if they are very careful the spiky pedals would probably ne ok. why risk it though
@@andy-the-gardener Yeah, I started looking into “ankle supports” and “power straps” etc…. But you need to carry screwdrivers and hex keys to adjust them for each individual, and I don’t see myself doing that. Some people tie their feet to the pedals with bungee cords. I have no trouble wearing cleats myself, but I like to share my trikes with other people, and I am always anxious about them hurting themselves. I think buying a few extra pairs of cleated cycling “sandals” in different sizes might be the way to go. They at least adjust with velcro. But they, too, are expensive.
Hey Tim I am interested in getting a trike. I have been surprised at how hard it is to find dealers. There is like one or two per state out here in the west. What is the deal? Why aren’t there way more dealers around? Thanks!
Recumbents, while awesome, are still a bit of a rare thing in the bike community. The good news is that they are becoming more popular as people find the joy of riding without pain.
Love my recumbent e-trike! Despite arthritis and having 2 small bilateral knee fractures and messed up cartilage I am still able to ride because there is minimal pressure on my knees. I still get the exercise and movement which is wonderful
@@thecaptain6994 I had the same problem of not having a dealer with a wide choice of models closer than 400 miles to me. I ended up choosing the Greenspeed GT20 after comparing features and specs. Did you get a trike?
@@BentRevolution It seems that they don't list the dimensions, I wonder how they compare in size to the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst and XL pedals, as well as the Elliptigo pedals.
There is good content in this video, but significantly degraded by the poor videography. The camera should have been zoomed in a lot more, and better lighting provided for the subject area. As it is, we can't see more than vague shapes being held up, useless really, but we can check out all irrelevant stuff in the room.
Powergrips are both very effective and very safe! I base this statement upon thousands of miles of use on a RANS Rocket in mountainous terrain varying from miles long 3 mph hillclimbs to 50 mph descents. As to their ability to stabilize foot position on the pedal I should mention that due to various anatomical problems I am a "spinner." My cruising cadence runs between 100 and 120 RPM and I can sprint for short distances at 180 RPM as measured by my cadence meter. So it's safe to say that if set up properly Power Grips work well. Clipless pedals on any bike, but particularly on recumbents, are initially an accident waiting to happen. While a cyclist will eventually develop a reflex response to twist out of the clip before stopping it does take time to devlop. And this is particularly true on short wheel based recumbents where at certain points of the pedal arc twisting out of your clips is more difficult.
I noticed you didn't add that for people with wide feet you can add peddle extenders for bikes. I have used these on a previous recumbent bike and since I wear a 15 or 16 EE shoe the extender helps and gives me more left to right room on the peddles. I use the ball of my foot. I have owned just about every kind of recumbent out and in most cases the extender would be a help to me. Thanks for the video.
seems like a strip of velcro around ankle and another perpendicular to it down under heal and towards toes and secured to pedal would be best solution, cheap, superlight. will be trying it out when my Terra arrives.
I'll say it again... 10 feet. I made it 10 feet without being clipped in before my ankle slammed into the bar. If you like to do any kind of real power riding, CLIP IN!!! :D
I have a scorpion FS 26, and use my Garmin Vector 3 I swap them with my Trek Domane. I get good results... nice taking corners.
Thanks for talking about pedals. The huge one’s were new to me. But I have a question: What about magnetic pedals like Sporthopeo, Magpeds & MagLOCK. Many thanks in advance for sharing you experience!
I have seen magnetic pedals, but have not used them myself. My thought is that I would rather clip in to the pedal than just have a magnet if I have to get different shoes anyway.
I think reversible pedals are the only way to go because people always want to try out your trike, and letting them do do is one of the joys of owning one. Also, space is at a premium, and you don’t always want to bring an extra pair of shoes to use when you get where you are going. Sure you can walk for a short way in bike shoes, but you can’t hike in them. Can you share the model of the reversible Shimanos you are using?
The two-sided pedal from Shimano is the PD-T8000. I ride to work without clip in shoes and clip in for longer rides on the weekend. Works great!
This is helpful info. Thanks.
i use big spikey bear trap pedals on the fujin lowracer. no way im using clipless on that yet. holds feets on quite well
Thanks for the bear trap idea! They look perfect for my guest trike - affordable, and cool colors, too. I’m always worried about feet slipping off (I know someone who broke both ankles that way, ouch!).
@@MaryDeanDotCom hi, wouldnt clipless pedals or at least foot straps be better on a trike. i recommended bear trap pedals because i was terrified using clipless on my lowracer, as you have to put your leg down really quickly to balance. obviously thats not a problem on a trike, plus the cross member would make leg injury worse on a trike. saying that, if they are very careful the spiky pedals would probably ne ok. why risk it though
@@andy-the-gardener Yeah, I started looking into “ankle supports” and “power
straps” etc…. But you need to carry screwdrivers and hex keys to adjust them for each individual, and I don’t see myself doing that. Some people tie their feet to the pedals with bungee cords. I have no trouble wearing cleats myself, but I like to share my trikes with other people, and I am always anxious about them hurting themselves. I think buying a few extra pairs of cleated cycling “sandals” in different sizes might be the way to go. They at least adjust with velcro. But they, too, are expensive.
Thanks for the video Tim. What shoes are you wearing in this video and others I have seen?
I sometimes ride in just sandals and don't clip in but the SPD shoes I like are Pearl Izumi X-alp Canyon.
what's the word on some crank brothers eggbeater 3s on a recumbent???
Hey Tim
I am interested in getting a trike. I have been surprised at how hard it is to find dealers. There is like one or two per state out here in the west. What is the deal? Why aren’t there way more dealers around? Thanks!
Recumbents, while awesome, are still a bit of a rare thing in the bike community. The good news is that they are becoming more popular as people find the joy of riding without pain.
@@BentRevolution Thanks. There are a lot of geezers like me out there. I’m surprised. Thanks for responding.
Love my recumbent e-trike! Despite arthritis and having 2 small bilateral knee fractures and messed up cartilage I am still able to ride because there is minimal pressure on my knees. I still get the exercise and movement which is wonderful
@@thecaptain6994
I had the same problem of not having a dealer with a wide choice of models closer than 400 miles to me. I ended up choosing the Greenspeed GT20 after comparing features and specs.
Did you get a trike?
@@dansv1 They said it is on the way but it has not arrived yet.
2:12 What's that pedal called?
3:19 That's a mountain bike pedal.
www.terratrike.com/shop/heel-support-pedals-w-straps-pair/
@@BentRevolution It seems that they don't list the dimensions, I wonder how they compare in size to the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst and XL pedals, as well as the Elliptigo pedals.
@@brauljo the pedal platform is approximately 4.5 inches by 8.5 inches.
There is good content in this video, but significantly degraded by the poor videography. The camera should have been zoomed in a lot more, and better lighting provided for the subject area. As it is, we can't see more than vague shapes being held up, useless really, but we can check out all irrelevant stuff in the room.
Lollipops!
Flat form ..