Pedaling Innovations

Has any one using platform pedals on their trike looking at this companies large pedals.(i.e. Pedaling Innovations) Looking on any feed back on using platform pedals. Ridding Catrike Expedition Thanks

 

Following. I have been using SPD pedals for years, but they do offer an awfully tiny point of contact. I've gone to using Lake Cycling sandals and the widest body SPD pedals i can find for good pressure distribution. That seems to have worked well.

 

I started on flat pedals and when after a year or so bought my first-in-life SPD, I was amazed.
On a regular bike it can be just a detail, appreciated just by few racey riders, but on a recumbent...
I found a brand new well of power, as it wasn't neccessary any more to constantly push by both legs to keep my feet on pedals, huge improvement on my overall range. Also climbing is suddenly way easier...

What I'm trying to say: on a recumbent I see SPD or similar locking system as very beneficial solution, honestly can't see any reason to go back to flat pedals. If there is any personal condition that requires larger contact area to spread the load a bit more, there are flat pedals with locking mechanism in the center too.

 

Yes saw two videos on pedals by trike hobo and they where a help. Also note that Matt Galat, whom is riding around the world, is using this brand of flat pedal. Thanks for information

 

Just a note, Ordered set of pedals from Pedaling Innovations and just receive pair. Delivery was three days.

 

Let us know about your personal XP.
I am still very doubtful about these

 

Just installed pedals and road for a hour, Yes they are totally diffident from SPD. The foot mount more center of arch over shaft of pedal, giving one the flat foot connection. Noted more power in stroke. Notice that I was using more toward heel of foot, not just towards toes. Had to shorten my boom by 2.5 inches. Also noted less pain in knees and hips. Going to try 10 miles and see how they perform and how I feel. Will report on performance.

 

Got to try out Pedals for 3 hrs to day. really nice, a big difference in power stroke when climbing hills. Was able to ride with hiking boots. They are to me worth the money as before will not go back to SPD.

 

I switched from SPD to studded platforms years ago because I need to move my feet around when I'm riding for comfort, but also it helps my performance. If I'm spinning up a hill then I'm more towards the toe end, if I'm hammering for power then I'm in the center of my foot. If it's a long ride I move the pressure point around. It was a huge improvement for me, of course, YMMV and I understand those who like locking pedals. It definitely falls in the preferences category because I know good riders in each camp.

 

Won't yammer about the potential seriousness of slipping off trike pedals. Only to say you don't need some form of clip-in... until the moment that you do.

 

It's a fair point to make, but it's not a foregone conclusion that everyone who rides a trike will eventually succumb to a foot slipping and Leg Suck. Riding on any road with cars has it's dangers too. Assess the risk and ride accordingly.


EDIT: People should be aware of not clipping in and the risk of leg suck, but I'd like to add that after many thousands of miles triking not clipped in that platform pedals with aggressive pins and the proper shoe has worked for me. I feel clipped in. I have to extricate my foot from the pedal and sometimes it feels like unclipping. My feet are secured on the pedal and that's True with jarring bumps and potholes too, the primary difference is my foot can rest anywhere on the pedal and the pressure is distributed over a larger area. Could leg suck happen to me? Of course, anything is possible, but leg suck could happen with somebody becoming unclipped by a pothole too. My personal risk assessment is the benefits are worth it for me but as usual YMMV.