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Shoes and Pedals for my Trike??

Discussion in 'Gear and Equipment' started by RIDE2BTHIN, Jun 28, 2016.  |  Print Topic

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  1. RIDE2BTHIN

    RIDE2BTHIN Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    NC
    City:
    Hendersonville
    Ride:
    Terra Tour II
    Name:
    Marty
    OK, I've ridden DF bikes with all kinds of shoes and cleats, what kind do you guys and gals recommend for trike?? Dual platform? Egg beater? Etc??? Pedals also??? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!
     
    RIDE2BTHIN, Jun 28, 2016
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  2. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    Rocketmantn, Jun 28, 2016
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  3. maxairedale

    maxairedale

    Region:
    South
    State/Country:
    KY
    City:
    Columbia
    Ride:
    ICE Adventure HD FS
    Name:
    Gary
    Whatever is most comfortable for YOU.

    I used SPD with mountain bike shoes and sandals on my df's before my trike. The mountain bike shoes because I could also walk in them fairly comfortably and they look like normal shoes. Because I already had the shoes and sandals I continued with them on the trike.

    Gary
     
    maxairedale, Jun 28, 2016
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  4. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    I'm another EggBeaters fan, but I like Frogs too (for all their float) except for the fact you can't walk with those type of cleats on your shoes.(see post 10 below)
     
    A.D., Jun 28, 2016
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  5. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    Frogs all the way.
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jun 28, 2016
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  6. Geyatautsilvsgi

    Geyatautsilvsgi Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    ?
    Name:
    Geyatautsilvsgi
    I like what ever will hold my foot on the pedal.:jiggy9: Actually, even though I don't own a pair at least not yet. I like the ones with some alignment. They would probably help keep my legs in the appropriate alignment.
     
    Geyatautsilvsgi, Jun 29, 2016
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  7. RIDE2BTHIN

    RIDE2BTHIN Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    NC
    City:
    Hendersonville
    Ride:
    Terra Tour II
    Name:
    Marty
    Thanks for the input, trying to decide whether to go with "SPD" or " Eggbeater" type??? I like the idea of being able to walk around with the MTB shoes and SPD platform.....
     
    RIDE2BTHIN, Jun 29, 2016
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  8. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Same holds True for Eggbeaters as well, as long as you're using MTB shoes. :thumbsup:

    I started out with SPD's, but even with the adjustable tension I never was able to get it just right. One foot always seemed a little looser than the other, but when I could not get unclipped at the end of a long ride and fell over…then I began looking at other solutions.

    If you need a lot of float, then Frogs are definately the pedals for such folks as I know of no equal in that respect. I tried them one time and honestly could not tell when I 'clicked' in, yes they were that smooth. As I said, their only drawback is 'if' you have to walk home, or back to your car on those cleats.(see post 10 below)

    Eggbeaters were big in the MTB scene simply because they shed mud so well, but what got my attention about them was the lack of any (needed) adjustments. Just stomp your foot on the pedal, feel the spring-loaded wings expand and 'click' you're in. :heelclick:
     
    A.D., Jun 29, 2016
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  9. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    Plus Eggbeaters have two different angles to unclick them. One very short turn of your foot and one longer. I use the shorter one and have never had trouble getting out of the Eggbeaters.

    You will find the Eggbeater crowds are loyal to Eggbeaters and the Frog crowd won't move away from Frogs. So you have to decide for yourself. Either is a great choice. It boils down to personal preference.
     
    Rocketmantn, Jun 30, 2016
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  10. Mtwnrocket

    Mtwnrocket Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Morristown
    Ride:
    Corsa;Rocket;C700
    Name:
    Dave
    The frog cleats sit within the open recess in the center of my shoe soles. The sole's walking surfaces, thick projections around that recess, mean the cleats are slightly recessed. There is no cleat contact with the ground.
     
    Mtwnrocket, Jul 2, 2016
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  11. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Wow, this is news to me. :surprised: The time I rode with Frogs, I was down at Art Hagood's and wore a pair of his shoes that day. He was pushing the Frog pedal system and just wanted me to try them for myself around the block. Perhaps he had them mounted on a pair of street bike cycling shoes or his MTB cleats were not that deep, but I recall feeling quite awkward as his cleats contacted the ground with each step.

    Anyway, great to know Frogs can be used with MTB shoes without having to walk around on the cleats.
     
    A.D., Jul 2, 2016
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  12. RIDE2BTHIN

    RIDE2BTHIN Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    NC
    City:
    Hendersonville
    Ride:
    Terra Tour II
    Name:
    Marty
    OK, after many hours of lost sleep and deep meditation I've decided to go with EGGBEATERS!!!!! LOL!!! I really didn't loose sleep.....
    Thanks for all the input....at some point I might try others, but for now EB!!!!
     
    RIDE2BTHIN, Jul 2, 2016
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