I am still riding my 5-6 year old Path almost daily. A few months ago my right foot slipped out of the Power Grip and I ran over it at speed...very painful. Last week my foot slipped out causing me to swerve but at least I didn't run over the foot again. Yesterday I removed the Power Grips and I installed JSRL Design foot slings. I rode with them the first time today and they will take a little getting used to. It looks like they will keep me from running over a foot in the future.
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The main problem is that Power Grips are dangerous on trikes.
Having never used power grips, can't say one way or the other. I do know I really like the slings I use now. I won't "clip in" with the "clipless" pedals. I have to think about how I put me feet into the slings, and then think about how to get them out. With the Velcro on my slings sticking to my sandals or slippers, I would lose them before my feet came out.
Seriously, I don't have this issue. I tried shoes with hard soles and had the problem. But, since I started wearing Skechers Go Walks with the foam soles, I have a good grip and the feet never leave the pedals.
I've been using XL Power Grips for two summers without incident. 800 miles last year, and 1000 miles already this year. I sure hope you're wrong Captainbob. What and where is your evidence? I was quoted roughly a grand for custom made clipless shoes to fit these extra wide/extra deep size 15 feet.
I am not sure you could mount both on the pedals very easily. The metal bar of the Power Grips, like my old ones, goes on the front of the pedal where the aluminum bracket holds the ends of the sling cables. It also uses one hole on the back of the pedal that the cable ties of the sling are threaded through.
BUT, the slings I have are strips of Velcro with metal edges on either side of the foot. Twisting your foot into power grips might be a bit hard to do with the metal on the slings.
I think you could use both, if you really wanted to test it out. but it might be a hassle getting in or out of both together.
I use power grips years ago for about a year, one day on my Tailwind Recumbent, my foot slipped down and off the pedal. I went to SPD's on my next ride and have used them ever since.
had on my bikes. Best wishes!
A bit off topic, but Ironman, would you mind posting additional photos and information on your modified trike carrier? I need to do something similar.
channel with square u bolts. All three channel pieces are as long as the distance between the fore and rear tires. I ratchet strap the trike to the carrier.
fit inside.
Photos?
here but I never bothered to learn how. I is puter illiterate. I think I have to send
fotos somewhere to retrieve em to place them on site.