Riding and Rambling: Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Pedals
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- That is a mouthful. Pedaling Innovatons Catalyst Pedals. Pedals for Recumbent Trikes is a hot topic. Trike with Mike TX got some of these for his trike. Why? Are they safe?
I switched over from clipless to the Pedalling Innovation Catalyst pedals with similar issues some 18 months ago . I have now ridden my ICE adventure HD for just over 2400 miles over that period (I tend to wear Trekking type enclosed sandals- Merrell 's) . Our roads over here tend to offer a wide range of challenges. Lots of bumps, some bone jaring, even with full suspension . So far I've not had my foot slip off . Love these pedals. Give them a try.
As you mentioned, if you hit a bump, your foot may slip off. I went through the same experiences as you. My original spd shoes and clipless pedals caused pain after a few miles, so I purchased the pedals you are using. After one ride I returned them because my foot slipped a few times when I would hit a small bump at speed. I just wasn't comfortable taking the chance. I continued searching for alternatives. I ordered and tried several pairs of spd type shoes with the clip as far back as possible. These are generally called mid-clip shoes. Also, like you, I need a wide shoe. I finally landed on a Shimano shoe, with the clip almost to the arch of the foot. So far, so good. I think that as long as you stick to smooth surfaces you are reasonably safe. By the way they are called clipless pedals because before them riders use toe straps that were called clips. So going from toe clips to clips on bottom of the shoe became clipless. Go figure🤣
Thanks for the insight
Close, but not quite right. For many years serious cyclists used pedals that had a toe clip, generally made of spring steel, and a toe strap, generally made of leather. Together with a cleat on the bottom of one's cycling shoes, the toe clip and strap kept the shoe attached to the pedal. When the first LOOK pedal came on the scene, what everyone noticed right away was that there was no toe clip (or strap, for that matter) attached to it---thus, it was a clipless pedal. What some refer to as "clips" on the bottom of the shoe are more properly called cleats.
The important thing about Catalysts is that they're designed for you to ride them with the spindle under the arch/centre of the foot (you're showing the spindle too far forward). That way, the tendency of the pedal to counterrotate when you hit a bump is eliminated, so that the foot doesn't slip off. You have to wear suitable shoes as well. Personally I use Crocs or plastic sandals like Birkenstocks. There's no advantage to stiff soles, notwithstanding the marketing of "proper cycling shoes". Obviously, paying attention to the road so you're aware of when a bump or pothole is coming up is pretty important too. Done properly, Catalysts give you a significant advantage in terms of power and comfort.
Well said. Perfect explanation
I got rid my clipless pedals and so happy with Kampway Pedals on my Catrike Dumont Trike.
Shoes 👞 cost to much and seem to wear out very fast.
Leg suck really sucks! Just saying