Need Some Specialist Advice

[Kins]

I would go to a bike shop, get them to stick clip less pedals on and see if they can adjust them to suit that foot. Clipless do have a lot of adjustment in them. I have kipper feet myself and walk and ride with both feet heels in toes out and they adjusted fine for me but might not be as extreme as you.

If that doesn't work, maybe a modified shoe that lets you stick the cleat at a more extreme angle.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

I don't think SPD's are the answer (my opinion only)
The reason for this statement is that to disengage SPD's you twist your foot sideways out of them and this usually involves ankle movement.....in your case the twisting would have to come from the knee which is not designed to twist sideways....
So my thoughts are.... Slightly shorter crank on your fused side (presumably the right) and a slightly longer arm on the left. If you use standard pedals that take toe clips it would be possible to set something up on the back of the pedal so you pedal using your heel and the modified toe clip fitted to the back of the pedal becomes a heel clip to stop your foot slipping off backwards.
Relatively easy and cheap too.

 

[Kins]

I don't think SPD's are the answer (my opinion only)
The reason for this statement is that to disengage SPD's you twist your foot sideways out of them and this usually involves ankle movement.....in your case the twisting would have to come from the knee which is not designed to twist sideways....

Dont see that really. You can use sh 51s and move leg inwards or sh 56s and top release by just raising the knee. Clip out at junctions etc with the good foot. Don't see the harm in going to a bike shop and trying them.

 

[grumpyoldgit]

I was thinking along the lines of a modified shoe,possibly with the cleat fitted towards the back of the shoe,at the required angle.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I don't have full use of my left leg below the knee following a number of unrelated accidents over the years, the worst leaving me slightly 'paralysed' (more of a weakness with some loss of sensation) down the entire left side of my body. then a dog rearranged part of my lower left leg 11 months ago tearing out a major nerve which as left me unable to balance on my left foot (can't feel much either and have little control of the limb below the knee). Finally adding hypermobility syndrome to the situation leaves me needing high ankle boots for all footwear, so SPD's are out - none of them are high enough ankle to give me the support I need and I also need extra depth in the boot to be able to take a custom orthopaedic inner sole.

I use standard pedals on all my bikes (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mks-mt-lite-pedals/) fitted with toe clips & straps. (http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/nylon-toe-straps-black-prod825/) I cycle in high ankle soft leather hiking boots all the time with no issues including on my road bike - basically I need the boot to hold my ankle in position for me and the pedal to hold my foot in place. The pedals I use really grip my boots well and hold my foot where i need it held and can't hold it there myself - the toe clips & straps stop it sliding round to odd angles which works well for me, but allows for the sideways position the foot tends to adopt.

Toe clips take a touch of pratice, no different to SPD's and can be used on any bike, so go and get the bike you want and then fit the pedals you need to it.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

I'm thinking perhaps the biggest set of flats you can find and use the same coping strategy you've used in spin class's. there is nothing wrong with using your heel or instep on a road bike, lots of people do it.

If needs be you can buy pedal extenders, these are like little threaded barrels that move the pedal outwards, they don't cost very much either.

 

[Trail Child]

I'm thinking perhaps the biggest set of flats you can find and use the same coping strategy you've used in spin class's. there is nothing wrong with using your heel or instep on a road bike, lots of people do it.

If needs be you can buy pedal extenders, these are like little threaded barrels that move the pedal outwards, they don't cost very much either.

Totally agree with this. From the movement and positioning of your leg, the most adaptive pedal it sounds like for you would be a big flat pedal. If you find later that half toe clips could work for you, you can always add them later after experimentation.

 

[Beanhead]

Thanks so much for the advice guys, apologies for the late reply.
So I went into Evans as they were about as use as a chocolate teapot when asking about amending a bike, so it looks like I'm either gonna have to do it myself or find somewhere that does.

In the meantime, here's what I'm looking to get;
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/t30-2012-hybrid-bike-ec029919

Plus the following with my cyclescheme:

• Helmet
• Front & Rear lights
• Turbo Trainer

Any ideas on where to find big flat pedals? There any online DIY guides for amending pedals?
Appreciate all the help so far guys
Beans

 

[mickle]

I'm in charge of the special needs department at Get Cycling in York and would be happy to talk you through some of the options. I think you're a prime candidate for a pendulum crank. Call me at the office: 01904 636812

Cheers, Mick

 

[summerdays]

I think you're a prime candidate for a pendulum crank.
Cheers, Mick

Intrigued ... what is one of them then?

 

[mickle]

Otherwise known as a swing crank. Google will tell you - I dunno how to post links on a ifone.

 

[summerdays]

That looks very clever.

 

[Beanhead]

Cheers mickle, will give you a call hopefully soon once I manage to sort my cycle scheme out and get everything ordered.

 

[BrumJim]

Have a chat with Push Bikes (http://www.birminghamcyclist.com/group/push-bikes, Facebook or their web page which I cannot get at the moment, www.pushbikes.org.uk/
Sue will hopefully be able to talk to you and guide you in some direction.
Otherwise this thread from another forum can give you some pointers, although it is not strictly relevant to your condition:
http://www.birminghamcyclist.com/fo...rs-etc?id=3004025:Topic:91318&page=1#comments
A more specialist bike shop such as Sprockets, Birmingham Bike Foundry, Northfield Cycles or Scott Cycles might be a bit more help than Evans, which is highly dependent on who you speak to. Best to phone them first to see if they are willing and able to help.

 

[Manguish]

Don't forget there are literally LOADS of places that accept C2W - don't limit yourself to the mainstream dealers!