tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post5016846463036440102..comments2023-10-12T00:18:31.629+11:00Comments on Alex's Cycle Blog: Kilo What?Alex Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00698332397074026424noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-3288552616890975762008-11-29T13:10:00.000+11:002008-11-29T13:10:00.000+11:00Hi NeilThe cleat on my right foot is still in the ...Hi Neil<BR/><BR/>The cleat on my right foot is still in the same place it was before. But you are right in that the prosthetic cleat is effectively under where my ankle would be, if it were still there.<BR/><BR/>While that might at first seem a bit weird, remember that I can also make the prosthetic leg as long as I like, which evens up the lever length difference.Alex Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698332397074026424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-85895115966318974202008-11-29T07:21:00.000+11:002008-11-29T07:21:00.000+11:00Hi Alex, just wondering after looking at your pros...Hi Alex, just wondering after looking at your prostetic wether you had to move the cleat on your other leg as it looks as though you have it attached to what would be your heal ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-86653520064940939162008-09-25T17:52:00.000+10:002008-09-25T17:52:00.000+10:00Hi StuartGood to hear from you. I used to use tra...Hi Stuart<BR/><BR/>Good to hear from you. I used to use trackie pedals and straps for years before going back to strapless once I'd made the decision to focus on enduro events. I always liked them.<BR/><BR/>Pedal security on my normal foot is OK, it was the prosthetic side that felt like it might go as there was no lateral give whatsoever and I don't think a strap would change that. However the urethane spacer has really helped to reduce that sensation and so I'll persist with that for now.<BR/><BR/>If I did go with a strap, I'd need a separate bike leg attachment for the track and road (I'd need to set up something for the strap to hold onto since there is no foot, just a pylon), and at the moment that's not practical for me. But I have the idea in my bag of tricks, should I need to use it!<BR/><BR/>There's a solution for everthing, I just keep experimenting and learn from the experience of other amputee cyclists who have been excellent in sharing their knowledge.<BR/><BR/>Cheers - hope to see you in Sydney in a month's time.Alex Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698332397074026424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-41729024001495007462008-09-25T17:17:00.000+10:002008-09-25T17:17:00.000+10:00Have you considered adding a strap to assist in pe...Have you considered adding a strap to assist in pedal security? Although I have never pulled my foot, I can feel a much improved transfer of power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35788819.post-61681150090544081312008-09-23T07:42:00.000+10:002008-09-23T07:42:00.000+10:00You´re probably sick n´tired of hearing this, but ...You´re probably sick n´tired of hearing this, but you´re an inspiration. It makes me terribly glad read about your progress.<BR/><BR/>Keep those cranks turnin´!Tommihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13473886812331535909noreply@blogger.com