Oneleg100

Hi Everyone

I am 43 year old above knee amputee that has been using a total knee prosthetic limb. I have played golf (20 handicap) and represented the England Disabled Cricket Team for many years but I am now facing my biggest fear

I have now decided it was time to hit the bike world as my 2 young children are moaning and groaning that Dad does not come along on any of the family rides. I was wondering what pedal setup I should use ie Toe Strap's. Shoes, Cage's or Cleat's and are there any in particular I should avoid like the plague or any that people would recommend bearing in mind that the right side of my lower body is a mixture of carbon fibre, titanium & plastic. I probably could rotate my ankle 10 degrees on my prosthetic limb and have no issues on my left side.

My biggest fear is keeping my foot on the pedal and the prospect of having my foot attached to the pedal. This would result in me ending up doing a Del Boy (Bar Scene) while attached to my mountain bike....lol

Also any other advice that would help me using a prosthetic setup I have regarding starting, stopping, general riding & dismantling. Apart from all this I am fine.

Many Thanks

Jon & His 2 grumpy Children (Jasmine 9 & Charlie 7)

obed7

welcome to the forum....not sure if 10degrees would cut it for exit on clipless pedals...maybe lose toe clips where you could just slide your foot back to exit...sort of out of my area of knowledge...good luck in satisfying the children.