First Pedal Slip

[nomoclips]

Recently switched to flats. Got some 510 + spank spikes. When I was pedaling really fast uphill, my foot slipped near the top of the up-stroke and start of down-stroke, and I got my first scratch on my calve muscle. Tore a hole in my sock. I guess I have to work on my pedaling technique.

[Glynis27]

That's it?

[mizzaboom]

Sweet thread ya got here OP.

[Terminator Z]

Yep, welcome to platform pedals. Pedal kisses to the calf aren't that bad, just wait till you get a good to the shin! You'll get those less frequently as you get used to the new pedals. If you find you're getting strikes too frequently, you might want to invest in some shin guards till you start feeling more comfortable on flats.

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[nomoclips]

Yeah, I always wear my knee/shin guards. Those are my anti-bad luck charms.

[hani1]

You can just plan on getting used to those little nicks on your calf just one of the trade offs for running flats when trail riding

[Hoban]

Is that the wrong leg? Looks like a blackberry bush scratch.

[evasive]

Welcome to flats. I usually have 2-3x that many scrapes on my shins through the season. And sometimes my calves too, from bumping the pedals when I'm stopped and straddling the bike. The fat pins on my Canfield pedals don't cut me nearly as much, though. You will learn to pedal more smoothly and keep your feet in place better, but you'll still find opportunities to ding yourself.

I've had appreciable amounts of blood soaked into my sock on several occasions. Just part of the game.

[eurospek]

Welcome to flats. I usually have 2-3x that many scrapes on my shins through the season.

Seriously. My legs don't look pretty by the end of the summer. And what hurts the most is getting hit in the same spot where the first one hasn't healed yet. All part of the game.

[006_007]

Dont worry about it, chicks dig scars.

[evasive]

It's a sign that I've been out and riding. Maybe not well, but that's not important.

[DWill]

Dude that doesn't count… won't even leave a scar.

[_Alberto_]

Hardcore. OP is hardcore.

[Mountain Cycle Shawn]

Hardcore. OP is hardcore.

^ lol! I've had worse from playing with my cat.

[nauc]

i just put these on. not looking forward to smacking my legs

[Simpledesign]

I don't have any recent "kisses" from my Saints...but I can tell you a Crampon Ultimate will let you know you screwed up in a mean way.

[pinkrobe]

LOL!
[used to ride with steel toe clips on beartrap pedals]

[evasive]

Speaking of which:



Guess I jinxed myself.

[nomoclips]

Speaking of which:



Guess I jinxed myself.

What caused that? Are these more likely when going downhill or uphill?

[cman8]

That's it?

hahaha. thats exactly what I was thinking when I saw this. Hope it doesnt get infected. hahahah

[evasive]

What caused that? Are these more likely when going downhill or uphill?

Early season suckage and rusty skills. Plus my FS has let me get lazy about things where my hardtail requires more finesse. And finally my fork softened up over the winter and needs some more air pressure. Basically a serial case of the stupids, but the kind I expect and shrug off this time of year.

The trail undulates, although I was on a downward pitch. I made it through the first stretch of chunk but didn't carry enough speed for the second, and stuffed my front wheel into a hole and got tossed forward. My feet came off and while I just put my feet down rather than going over the bars, the pedals got the back of my legs. Not the first time, and certainly won't be the last.

[Mountain Cycle Shawn]

It seems that there has been a lot of talk lately about pedal strikes. What up with that?

[Mithrandir]

No pain, no gain.

[phoenixnr]

[Njhardrock]

Stitches or it never happened