Originally Posted by
DarKris
I chose them cause I was getting foot cramps when trying to run standard flat pedals for extended rides. When I switched to these I felt like my feet finally had better support and no cramping. I did multiple group rides with the Catalyst pedals and they held up very well in my experience.
The only thing for me is that on road cranks the Q factor is so narrow that I have to run these with pedal spacers. That said because of the narrow Q factor on the pedals I’m thinking about taking my large Stamp pedals from my fat bike and swapping the Catalysts to that.
Thats the other thing. I like the size large Crank brothers Stamp pedals (not the plastic ones) as an alternative to the Catalyst pedals. They aren’t as long but they are longer than most flat pedals, and they are wider which is great for me so I don’t have to run extenders.
Thanks! Dealing with my new normal, I have to change habits. Catalyst pedals are suggested on many podiatry related sites. I never liked clipless 25 years ago, and after breaking my back in a cycling crash, I can't imagine using them now. Though I do indoors on my trainer...
I have used extenders for years. Size 13 feet frequently have heel strikes on chain stays. Might happen less as I move to a midfoot style. And of course, my AFO brace in my shoe I need the clearance to keep from hitting the brace on the crank arm. I'm getting a bicycle fit through my Orthopedics physical therapy program in less than 2 weeks. See how far out of whack I am I guess.