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How does the S pedals work/don work?

April 26, 2017pedals s

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How does the S pedals work/don work?

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Before purchasing the Ricksycle, I was worried about two things… The steering and the S pedals. My only previous experience with S pedals has been on a paddleboat. Paddleboat S pedals are klunky, rub your ankles, and have no consistent cadence. Fortunately, the Ricksycle is NOT this way. The S bar is thick & has not bent despite the amount of power required to climb steep hills. The area around your foot is large enough that the S bar does not rub your ankles, and the ground keeps your pedaling a consistent cadence. If I am losing torque power due to the distance of the S pedal from the axle, then I don’t notice it. Some people on Ragbrai wanted to know if they could put clipless pedals on the trike. I suspect not but then, I have no need for clipless pedals. I don’t even use them on my road bike or mountain bike.