Originally Posted by jp173
"...I was scared of them. Really really scared. I'm scared of them again. Really really scared. Help!!!..."
Just keep in mind that pedals don't have a mind of their own or freewill. They're not like the car
Christine, nor can they hold you against your will if you really want out. They're pieces of metal that allow your legs to transmit power to a crank, no more and no less. There is nothing about which to be frightened.