Pedal cages on a cargo bike?

submitted 4 days ago by

I’m a new electric cargo bike owner. My acoustic bike has pedal cages, and strangely not having them is one of the things that I’m struggling with. Has anyone put them on a cargo bike? It seems strange replace my nice new pedals, but I’m so used to using them to “prep for take off”.

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stevles@aussie.zone

4 days ago

Honestly just do what you’re comfortable with. Replacing pedals takes about as much time as creating this post would have, if you’re more comfortable with toe cages then throw them on.

The most important thing - enjoy yourself and be comfortable.

castle88@lemmy.ca

OP 3 days ago

Replacing pedals takes about as much time as creating this post would have

I’m not sure it will for me - you have more faith in my skills than I do :)

stevles@aussie.zone

edited 3 days ago

YouTube is a trove of knowledge. All you need is a spanner 👍

https://youtu.be/mvTaxVXan0Y

birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone

4 days ago

sorry, what’s a pedal cage? and acoustic bike?

cxg@lemmy.world

4 days ago

Acoustic bike just means a regular ol’ bike- non-electric. Pedal cages are the things you can slip your feet into instead of an open pedal design

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