Marty Backe Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 This post is probably more for newbies, as it highlights that many injuries occur at low speed. Don't kid yourself if you think you're safe at walking speed In preparation for a beach ride today, I topped off the air in my Tesla, since it had been a couple of weeks since I rode it. I must of misread the air gauge because instead of filling it to my normal 45-psi, I filled it closer to 70-psi. At the beach, I stepped on the wheel to start off and I immediately lost control because of how tight the wheel was. I careened into a parked car, stopping just in time to barely touch the bumper, but in the process I stepped off the wheel and it spun a tiny bit (I managed not to drop the wheel) and the pedal must of whacked my ankle. A few hours later I have a large bump on my ankle and it's painful. Damn these wheels! Watch your tire pressure folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 22 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: This post is probably more for newbies, as it highlights that many injuries occur at low speed. Don't kid yourself if you think you're safe at walking speed Bugger that... I feel your pain. Though would suggest, as this happened to you, then all of us should keep this in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Ouch. Hope your ankle gets better fast. These small, ultimately 100% inconsequential but hurting and slower-than-yo-would-expect healing injuries are annyoing and depressing as ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Having ridden 8000km on several wheels, I am far from being a newbie myself. Still, the wheel hitting my ankle or lower leg is the most common cause of (moderate) pain for me as well. I am getting better and better in seperating myself cleanly from the wheel most of the time, but it still hits me once in a while. I think I am down to about 2% hitting probability (without the complication of protecting nearby parking cars). Yet any severe injuries will occur in all likelihood at higher speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I wear boots since day zero, because I read all the horror stories of people getting whacked by their pedals. I haven't hurt my ankles yet not even ever bruises, but all my boots have deep cuts into them from where the pedals have gone in. You have to wear boots or some sort of high tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 58 minutes ago, LanghamP said: I wear boots since day zero, because I read all the horror stories of people getting whacked by their pedals. I haven't hurt my ankles yet not even ever bruises, but all my boots have deep cuts into them from where the pedals have gone in. You have to wear boots or some sort of high tops. I agree that boots are the best protection, but I prefer my athletic shoes. It's been about 16-months since I last whacked my ankle, so it's an extremely rare event for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US69 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: t's been about 16-months since I last whacked my ankle, so it's an extremely rare event for me. Yip....i have the same experience, and i would guess that this rareness is for all long experienced riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiSkySun Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: I agree that boots are the best protection, but I prefer my athletic shoes. It's been about 16-months since I last whacked my ankle, so it's an extremely rare event for me. I prefer sandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, YoshiSkySun said: I prefer sandals. Miss your sandals (and hat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 On 1/13/2018 at 6:52 PM, Marty Backe said: I must of misread the air gauge because instead of filling it to my normal 45-psi, I filled it closer to 70-psi. Ouch! I feel your pain! Maybe try out those reading glasses you’ve been reluctant to wear. Could have been worse. Think of the guy in Hawaii who also misread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Maybe a pair of these might help: https://www.ebay.com/p/adidas-Ankle-Guard-Brace-Shield-Protector-Dual-Sided-for-Soccer-Football/1342246348 The inner ankle areas are so vulnerable due to the thin skin over the bone. High tops might also be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARPed1701D Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I have a set of ankle protectors by G-Form. Ankle bone is protected on both sides as is either the front or rear of the foot at the joint (reversible). I got them so I could ride in trainers/tennis shoes but so far have only used my walking boots so they remain unused. https://g-form.com/soccer-ankle-guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: Maybe a pair of these might help: https://www.ebay.com/p/adidas-Ankle-Guard-Brace-Shield-Protector-Dual-Sided-for-Soccer-Football/1342246348 The inner ankle areas are so vulnerable due to the thin skin over the bone. High tops might also be an option. For something that may happen once-a-year, or less, I think I skip the ankle protectors. But I do wish that I had used these during the first few months of learned. Would have saved me a big ankle injury that took months to recover from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 All this discussion of boots, and another discussion about foot pain and the use of very solid footwear, makes me think that I might take advantage of the January sales and get a pair if Timberland-style work boots with steel toe caps. I can get a pair of Stanley branded ones for £30, or De Walt for £40. £10 more for a different name (same company BTW) NAH!!! I don't think so. @Marty Backe this is a British budget glasses shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Squint if you want to see Marilyn. Freaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Smoother said: All this discussion of boots, and another discussion about foot pain and the use of very solid footwear, makes me think that I might take advantage of the January sales and get a pair if Timberland-style work boots with steel toe caps. I can get a pair of Stanley branded ones for £30, or De Walt for £40. £10 more for a different name (same company BTW) NAH!!! I don't think so. @Marty Backe this is a British budget glasses shop. I can't for the life of me figure out what it was that (supposedly) crashed through the sign. I keep thinking "Alien" or large snail, but that can't be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I was thinking a vespa maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, kasenutty said: I was thinking a vespa maybe. Shouldn't there be a rider on it though, someone needing glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARPed1701D Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Marty Backe said: For something that may happen once-a-year, or less, I think I skip the ankle protectors. But I do wish that I had used these during the first few months of learned. Would have saved me a big ankle injury that took months to recover from. I got mine for riding comfort in general. The V8 has a hard shell with zero padding and I ride with my heel close to the body resulting in occasional ankle bone pressure. If I didn't wear my walking boots I think I'd need these for general comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Marty Backe said: I can't for the life of me figure out what it was that (supposedly) crashed through the sign. I keep thinking "Alien" or large snail, but that can't be right You really do need glasses, don't you. It's your typical Vespa style scooter sans rider. I would assume the rider bailed out. But it's not a real accident sight, just good advertising. However, this was a real accident. Don't worry the red stuff on the sidewalk is coolant not blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Smoother said: You really do need glasses, don't you. It's your typical Vespa style scooter sans rider. I would assume the rider bailed out. But it's not a real accident sight, just good advertising. However, this was a real accident. Don't worry the red stuff on the sidewalk is coolant not blood We don't have Vespa's here. In the States we have real motorcycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Smoother said: This is for the counter-ad, "Did go to Specsavers!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Your ankle injury @Marty Backe almost made me change my mind on this ACM modification. My new foot pedal spikes will keep my feet from slipping off the pedals in the snow but will tear the hell out of any body part that comes in contact with them. I’ll be posting the fabrication and hopfully riding details once everything in complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: Your ankle injury @Marty Backe almost made me change my mind on this ACM modification. My new foot pedal spikes will keep my feet from slipping off the pedals in the snow but will tear the hell out of any body part that comes in contact with them. I’ll be posting the fabrication and hopfully riding details once everything in complete. Wow, those are some impressive pedals. Talk about being 'grippy'. I imagine those would be good to use even in summer conditions, right? You might need a dedicated pair of shoes though, because they don't look very shoe friendly (in terms of wear and tear). I don't think the surface of the pedal is what hits the leg/foot during a spin-out, so I think you'll be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 26 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Wow, those are some impressive pedals. Talk about being 'grippy'. I imagine those would be good to use even in summer conditions, right? You might need a dedicated pair of shoes though, because they don't look very shoe friendly (in terms of wear and tear). Thanks. These are my ‘winter’ pedals. I’ll change back to the OEMs once spring hits. I actually don’t feel them through my shoes. Of course I am use to lying on a bed of nails at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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