Originally Posted by
divingbiker
I've fallen a number of times, and my knee or elbow haven't hit the ground first, or even gotten skinned. Usually it's my head, face, and shoulder that take the brunt of the fall. I'm not sure what kind of armor would work for that.
Actually, a more accurate poll could be: What body parts get injured when riding on platforms ... and ... What body parts get injured when riding with clipless pedals/shoes.
Last year while in the POP (plain ole' platforms) mode ... road riding:
* Over the handlebars, and landed on right shoulder. Retro-thought: brakes too sensitive.
* Over the handlebars, and landed on right shoulder and head. Retro-thought: brakes too sensitive.
* Rode on sidewalk ... underneath an overpass ... booby trapped with 2 inches of sand: Landed on right hip.
One ride this year with clipless pedals ... road riding:
* One hour of successful riding, worked great!
* Last redlight of group ride:
(A) Question: Wonder how long I can balance (track) on both pedals, while still attached to both egg beaters ... at a standstill?
(B) Answer: Not long. Landed on left hip. The Brooks saddle sustained a brutal scar.
