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Re: [ez3-usx] Clipless Pedals & Headlights

Hi,
  I have been using the speedplay frogs for almost 10 years. They work great. I think locking your feet to the pedals is a safety issue. If your feet slip off at speed injury to an ankle can and will occur, not to mention wreaking. Pedaling is more efficient and safer. The speedplays are simple to use and light weight. As far as lights goes, good lighting costs money. The lights are more of be seen for safety than seeing what is up ahead. Rely more on your own senses and less on lights etc. Ride as if you have no lights or reflectors. Every car has a potential to harm you. You must watch out for them (cars) not the cars watching out for you. May I suggest mirrors, one on each side. I have been using them for years. They are more important than most other options. Its what you DON'T see that can kill you.
 
Mike in New York


Lois Barrett <LoBarrett@...> wrote:
Hello!
 
As some of you may recall, I ride an EZ3-SX rather than a USX and I have a reqest for information which I hope all of you who have any information for me will respond as soon as possible.
 
I'm interested in changing to clipless pedals.  I think it will benefit my riding experience and help my feet not to slide off which they have done on occasion.  My problem is, I don't really know what is the best clipless pedal for our type of recumbent bikes.  I've heard the Speedplay Frogs are good and I believe Shimano has a clipless on one side and the other side is for normal footwear.  If you can give me some opinions on this I'd sure appreciate it!
 
Also, I would like some good headlights as we often ride in the evening (sometimes after it is completely dark).  Although I would like good headlights I can't afford extremely expensive models.  My EZ3-SX has handlebars so I can attach lights to it.  If any of you have had any experience with good headlights that show the road in the dark, your input would be appreciated on this as well.
 
Thank you!
Lois

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DOES ANY MEMBER LIVE IN CENTRAL CA. AREA... 		garyc897
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I live in Sacramento Area. My USX has a power-assit engine. It really smooths out the hills. Our Sacramento Recumbent Riders club gets together on the...
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... really smooths out the hills. Our Sacramento Recumbent Riders club gets together on the first Sat for a ride down our bike trail to old sac for lunch....
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Could you please inform me/us as to the type of power assist engine, where to get it, who installed it? thankyou Ken B. Santa Monica. ... really smooths out...
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I am Santa Monica Calif, but often visit the San Luis Obispo area. Have family there, and went to college there. Most beautiful part of the calif countryside....
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Howdy End of May is the Great Western Bicycle Rally in Paso Robles, Ca. Great fun for the family. Friday night is the gaint swap-meet. Good deals. I love...
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For my Power-assist I took my USX to Pasco, Washington. Rodney (e-mail) rodneyjm@... he installed a www.staton-inc.com Honda 50 engine to my trike....
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Hello! As some of you may recall, I ride an EZ3-SX rather than a USX and I have a reqest for information which I hope all of you who have any information for...
Lois Barrett
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Hi Lois: Sorry, I can't help you on the clipless pedals but my feet have fallen off the USX at a very bad time. So it is a good idea. For the head light, I use...
John Fritsche
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Hi, I have been using the speedplay frogs for almost 10 years. They work great. I think locking your feet to the pedals is a safety issue. If your feet slip...
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Thanks to those who have already given opinions. I was glad to hear a good review for the Speedplay Frogs as that is the clipless pedal I'm leaning towards....
Lois Barrett
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Hi Lois, Clipless pedals are definitely an advantage on our trikes. Having your feet clipped in is much safer and makes pedalling a breeze. My wife and I both...
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As an update, I haven't decided on what lights to get yet, but my husband and I both chose the Speedplay Frog stainless pedals. They've arrived and we'll...
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Try a Trailtech HID MR16, the most powerful headlamp on earth and yet affordable. joshua goldberg evsolutions@... www.evsolutions.net ...
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For a headlight, the Cat Eye HL-EL530 is amazing: 1,500 lumens on 4 AAs with 90 hours of run time. Details here: http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/345 ...
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Update on clipless pedals: Be careful when installing Power Grips. You don't want them to rub against the crank arm, as that would both cost you power and wear...
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Howdy I use clipless SPD and m-323. Any kind will work. If you plan to walk around and ride any mountain bike shoe and pedal system will do....
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My wife's brother lives in St. Louis, Mo. We visited them last Spring 06. St Louis has this gaint park with bike trails all over the place. I would sure...
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Hi Mike: It had to be none other then "Forest Park" which was the site of the 1904 Worlds Fair. There are trails now from the "Arch" north along the river to...
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