Rear brake ergonomics w mx boots
#1
Rear brake ergonomics w mx boots
I have tried removing return spring, adding an extra Keychain ring to upper hole spring attaches to, and I've moved bolts higher to change braking point.
I just can't get rear brake pedal to comfortably stay below my foot when wearing offroad boots. If I remove return spring it kinda works, but then it doesn't return back to position very well.
One person made cuts and welds but that's not an option for me.
What are you guys doing?
I just can't get rear brake pedal to comfortably stay below my foot when wearing offroad boots. If I remove return spring it kinda works, but then it doesn't return back to position very well.
One person made cuts and welds but that's not an option for me.
What are you guys doing?
#2
The brake pedal is mild steel. You can remove the pedal, stick the pivot end in a vise chucked up with wood, and slightly bend the end of the pedal. It doesn't take much. With the actuation rod screwed in as far as possible, I had the same problem, so I just bent the pedal down a bit.
#3
The brake pedal is mild steel. You can remove the pedal, stick the pivot end in a vise chucked up with wood, and slightly bend the end of the pedal. It doesn't take much. With the actuation rod screwed in as far as possible, I had the same problem, so I just bent the pedal down a bit.
I have a cheap-o vise but it's not installed on my bench yet (didn't have right size screws). I'll have to give this a shot!
#5
I do keep the ***** of my feet on pegs unless I'm about to get some air, but my boots still can't rest comfortably there with brake pedal at the height it is at.
#6
I do a lot of riding in dirt so I like to be able to hit brakes quicker than that for slides. I'd prefer to not have to lift up my entire foot (and rotate it if I need to be on arches of feet for jumps, etc).
I do keep the ***** of my feet on pegs unless I'm about to get some air, but my boots still can't rest comfortably there with brake pedal at the height it is at.
I do keep the ***** of my feet on pegs unless I'm about to get some air, but my boots still can't rest comfortably there with brake pedal at the height it is at.
#10
Yeah, I was thinking maybe I could put some sort of rubber covers or something to increase height of pegs instead... but I like them at the height they are now and don't want to compromise the metal spiky grip the pegs currently have for when I get bike and myself covered in mud.
EDIT - I do just want to try TNC's method though.... once it's in the vise, what do I use to actually apply pressure and bend it? I feel like it still may be hard for me to get enough leverage on it.
Last edited by Zeno; 04-09-2015 at 07:36 PM.