Recumbent - Pedals of choice

I am considering a change in pedals for my trike. It might be user-error; but ...
I am using SpeedPlay Frogs but find that when I hit a good bump; I lose the pedals (and just when I need them). :mad:

What are others using? and why?

I suppose that the Frog is popular because of it's price;

I am considering the Time Atac line because it locks in so much more securely. And then I will have to put the sandal approach aside for a Road shoe.

Anxious to hear what others have chosen to do. Thanks for all responses and advise. ;)

During my learning curve in the first 400mi on my bent, a Rotator Pursuit, where the pedals are about the same height as my hips, it quickly became apparent that you did not want the shoes to slip off the pedals even if the click in missed. Legs dropping down, worst case getting leg suck underneath would be a real disaster. (One poster had a femur fracture, posted on ARBR back when it was still useful.) Stick with pedals that allow soft soled shoes/recessed cleats. I use Frogs and have never had a problem with inadvertent unclip. If I were getting new pedals I would try Crank Brothers. It has 4way clip in and uses recessed cleats, and is not very expensive. All Crank Brother users I have asked about their experiences with them (admittedly roadies only) have been favorable and have continued to use them.
Steve

IMHO two-sided pedals (or 4, in the case of eggbeaters) are designed for uprights, and don't necessarily confer any advantages for bents. On a bent, road-type pedals hang in the correct position for clipping in anyway. So road SPDs would work as well as anything AFA clipping in; in fact LOOKs, TIME, etc would be fine except for the walkability issue. OTOH, there's nothing wrong with other systems, so you should feel free to use whatever you're used to, if you already have a preference.

I am considering a change in pedals for my trike. It might be user-error; but ...
I am using SpeedPlay Frogs but find that when I hit a good bump; I lose the pedals (and just when I need them). :mad:

What are others using? and why?

I suppose that the Frog is popular because of it's price;



The problem with the Frogs may be a worn cleat. I had this problem (unwanted unclipping) doing jumps and drops on my mtb (very hazerdous) and it was solved by new cleats.

Secondly, I thought Frogs were expensive compared to the rest????? My Titanium Frogs were well over $100.

I'm happy with the eggbeaters on my DF, and I've used them for all my 'bent test rides. They are the only clipless pedals I've ever used, but I find them easy to get into and out of, with reasonable free float and never an unintentional clip-out in 300+ DF miles and 150+ 'bent miles on really cruddy Seattle roads. As mentioned, the cleats are recessed and reasonably walkable on my MTB shoes (they do "click" a lot), and totally inaudible on my Lake sandals - yep, SPD sandals w/ Sealskinz socks for the rain - the ultimate in geek footwear!

YMMV, as always.

Regards,

John
Rotator Tiger (ETA late May)

I put a ratty old pair of spuds on my homemade, and they work fine. I have a pair of eggbeaters, but no cleats. (they were on a bike I refurbished) I'm considering giving them a try if only for the weight; the spuds are old MTB jobs that weigh a ton.