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Since this is my first recumbent "09' EZ3 USX-HD" and I have only
about 5 miles traveled so far I wanted to ask experienced riders this
question.

What do you look for in the proper, or your favorite placement of
your seat to the pedals?

Do you want a slight bend in the knees at full extension on the
pedals? And what position of your foot on the pedals?

On my old 10 speed racer I liked a straight leg at bottom position
with the pedal in the middle of the foot, & when hard riding I would
place the pedal nearer my toes.

I am just trying to get a grip on where most others seem to like the
placement after riding one of these trikes a while?






Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:12 am

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Since this is my first recumbent "09' EZ3 USX-HD" and I have only about 5 miles traveled so far I wanted to ask experienced riders this question. What do you...
lanceyatessr
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Nov 13, 2008
4:12 am

Personally I like my legs to be at full extension when at the forward position. I would imagine you will hear several different suggestions, but it all comes...
jasple
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Nov 13, 2008
11:20 am

Most sports medicine doctors and therapists will tell you that it is safer and healthier for your leg and hip muscles not to go into a full extension. That...
pat
schmidtp61
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Nov 13, 2008
3:08 pm

A slight bend in the knee is appropriate. I moved my clips as far back on my shoes as they would go and that is the most comfortable placement for my feet. I...
pat
schmidtp61
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Nov 13, 2008
1:48 pm

I only have almost 100 miles on my USX, but I have more than 4 thousand on my Liner bike recumbent. I have found that if I set the seat so when I am tight...
Dennis W Wright
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Nov 13, 2008
10:35 pm

I find even a 1/4" difference in seat to pedal extension matters to me, so feel free to make small adjustments until it feels right to you, and then mark that...
Jim Strasma
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Nov 14, 2008
1:48 am

I use spd cleats and love them but did have a little trouble getting into them on the trike at first. Now that I'm used to the new angle I'm getting into them...
Pat@...
schmidtp61
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Nov 15, 2008
9:11 pm

Wow! Thanks to all of you for your replies! I will remember all the suggestions & ideas given & have already changed my original position per the suggestion...
lanceyatessr
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Nov 14, 2008
5:05 pm
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