Any pedal recommendations for the Pigeon toed rider?
06-10-08, 09:58 PM
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Any pedal recommendations for the Pigeon toed rider?
Sorry for the newbie question, but this is not in issue that I could find in a search. As you might guess, I am Pigeon toed. I am making the switch to a full on road bike from the world of mountain bikes. I have always used egg beater pedals and never had an issue with them. Now I would like go to a pedal that I can lock into for when I get a new bike. My concern is that there may be some problems with my feet being locked into an angle that they are not used to and might be uncomfortable on a longer ride. Of all the pedals that I have researched, the Speedplay Zeros seem to address the issue the best. I was hoping that someone with the same problem might be able to help.
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Why can't you use the eggbeaters on the road bike if they work for you? This is a clipless setup, right?
I toe-out quite a bit and I use Kneesavers on all my bikes, regardless of the pedals.
I toe-out quite a bit and I use Kneesavers on all my bikes, regardless of the pedals.
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Remember that you can angle the cleats on the shoes. If you can get the correct toe-in with the cleats, then you won't have to rely on having a bunch of float in the pedals.
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Thanks for the information. My only other concern is that my feet also cant to the outside edges. I know that the free float is not for every rider, but the Zero Speedplay's can be adjusted for no float. I may just need to try a set of each to see what works.
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I like the float of the speedplays. once you get used to them/break them in, your feet stay in their natural position.... I'm not pigeon toed, but I would think that you would like the speedplays...
BTW I am riding the entry lever x5's and they have held up great for 2 years, with no maintenance (some people seem to think you have to maintain them)
hope that helps
BTW I am riding the entry lever x5's and they have held up great for 2 years, with no maintenance (some people seem to think you have to maintain them)
hope that helps
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One of my feet points out and the other is pretty straight and I've had good luck using mountain SPDs.
The key is to set up your cleats right. I would strongly recommend that you go to a good shop that does fittings and ask them (maybe they can make your existing pedals work). Once you have your pedals, they have a fitting device that lets them adjust the cleats on your shoes to fit your particular body style (in your case, toes in). It will save you lots of pain and knee problems down the road.
I would advise against knee savers unless you get a good PT or fit person to set up the bike and recommend that you use them.
Good luck!
The key is to set up your cleats right. I would strongly recommend that you go to a good shop that does fittings and ask them (maybe they can make your existing pedals work). Once you have your pedals, they have a fitting device that lets them adjust the cleats on your shoes to fit your particular body style (in your case, toes in). It will save you lots of pain and knee problems down the road.
I would advise against knee savers unless you get a good PT or fit person to set up the bike and recommend that you use them.
Good luck!
