You know, I'm a bit curious here. What width handlebars does the OP ride on, and what type of pedals? For that matter, what's his shoe size?
I tried fitting myself onto every machine I have, and not once was my shoe inside the pedal. If anyone side-swiped me, they'd end up with either a thick, black mar of rubber sole, or a chunk of my left hand...
-Kurt
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