Are there such a things as pedal platforms to reduce the distance from the seat to the pedal? Obviously, I'd never fit a bike on the road like this, but I'm wondering if perhaps these can be used for training purposes. I have my bike mounted on an indoor trainer for the winter. My wife, who is shorter than I am, has trouble reaching the pedals even with the seat post reduced down to its lowest level. Are there such things as pedal platforms which would make it feasible for her to use the trainer as well?
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My wife, who is shorter than I am, has trouble reaching the pedals even with the seat post reduced down to its lowest level. Are there such things as pedal platforms which would make it feasible for her to use the trainer as well?
Doesn't she have trouble reaching the handlebars, too?
Are there such a things as pedal platforms to reduce the distance
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seat to the pedal? Obviously, I'd never fit a bike on the road like
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but I'm wondering if perhaps these can be used for training purposes.
I have
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my bike mounted on an indoor trainer for the winter. My wife, who is
shorter
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than I am, has trouble reaching the pedals even with the seat post
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down to its lowest level. Are there such things as pedal platforms
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would make it feasible for her to use the trainer as well?
Thanks,
- Joe Geretz -
The only thing that comes close are "pedal blocks", which are (were?) sold to allow very small children to reach the pedals on just-slightly-too-large tricycles. These might give you an extra 1/2" of reach, but won't work with any type of clipless pedal.
Best solution: get your wife a properly fitted road bike. She'll be more comfortable in any case and you'll have a riding companion come summer. Valentine's Day is only 6 weeks away, in case you didn't notice.
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Are there such a things as pedal platforms to reduce the distance from the seat to the pedal? Obviously, I'd never fit a bike on the road like this, but I'm wondering if perhaps these can be used for training purposes. I have my bike mounted on an indoor trainer for the winter. My wife, who is shorter than I am, has trouble reaching the pedals even with the seat post reduced down to its lowest level. Are there such things as pedal platforms which would make it feasible for her to use the trainer as well?
That would also have the same effect as moving the saddle backwards. Pedaling a bike with the saddle too far back (relative to the pedals), the bars too far forward (unless she has a really long torso or arms), and (I'm guessing) excessive standover doesn't sound like much fun to me. And the incorrect saddle-to-pedal relationship could be hazardous to a person's knees.
That said, I suppose you could start with something like this: http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.cfm?PageID=49&SKU=PD1150 and attach a wood-block spacer or something to achieve the desired thickness. Assuming you're using a compatible pedal, this would let you clip the platforms on and off at will.
Are there such a things as pedal platforms to reduce the distance from the seat to the pedal? Obviously, I'd never fit a bike on the road like this, but I'm wondering if perhaps these can be used for training purposes. I have my bike mounted on an indoor trainer for the winter. My wife, who is shorter than I am, has trouble reaching the pedals even with the seat post reduced down to its lowest level. Are there such things as pedal platforms which would make it feasible for her to use the trainer as well?
You mean like Jody Pedal Blocks? Yes they are still made, $7.95/pr
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As the others have said though, it really does screw with the bike's geometry. if the ONLY problem with fitting her to the bike is that the seat can't go low enough (meaning, that she can reach the bars fine, etc) then there's no harm in DIYing something up. Get some blocks of wood etc.
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Are there such a things as pedal platforms to reduce the distance from the seat to the pedal? Obviously, I'd never fit a bike on the road like this, but I'm wondering if perhaps these can be used for training purposes. I have my bike mounted on an indoor trainer for the winter. My wife, who is shorter than I am, has trouble reaching the pedals even with the seat post reduced down to its lowest level. Are there such things as pedal platforms which would make it feasible for her to use the trainer as well?
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Are there such a things as pedal platforms to reduce the distance from the seat to the pedal? Obviously, I'd never fit a bike on the road like this, but I'm wondering if perhaps these can be used for training purposes. I have my bike mounted on an indoor trainer for the winter. My wife, who is shorter than I am, has trouble reaching the pedals even with the seat post reduced down to its lowest level. Are there such things as pedal platforms which would make it feasible for her to use the trainer as well?
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- Joe Geretz -
If she is significantly shorter, and given the odds that her torso is MUCH shorter, you are better of spending money on one or two cheap bikes to place on the trainer for each of you (or for her, if just one).
You don't solve the front/back stroke-length problem, nor the stretch to the bars with pedal blocks. -- Bonne route,
Are there such a things as pedal platforms to reduce the distance from the seat to the pedal? Obviously, I'd never fit a bike on the road like this, but I'm wondering if perhaps these can be used for training purposes. I have my bike mounted on an indoor trainer for the winter. My wife, who is shorter than I am, has trouble reaching the pedals even with the seat post reduced down to its lowest level. Are there such things as pedal platforms which would make it feasible for her to use the trainer as well?
There are "pedal blocks" to allow children to ride bikes that are too large for them, not really suitable for this application.
If she's close to being able to reach, here's a trick that might give you another half inch or so:
Replace your seatpost with an old-style "pipe" type seatpost, the type that uses a separate clamp to attach the saddle. Install the saddle clamp upside down, so that the bolt is _above_ the saddle rails.
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