My A4x is my first recumbent bike. I've had it since April and learned to ride it quickly. I'm figuring out how to make the seat comfortable, but one thing I can't figure out is why my feet go numb after about 10 miles of riding. I had this problem with my upright, too, but it seems to be worse in this position. Does anyone else have this problem and better yet, a solution?
Numb feet
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Al E Kaatz
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What type of shoes do you wear when you ride?
Al E Kaatz
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When I first got my Q45, I installed clipless pedals, and the shoes were the cause of my numb feet. When I switched back to the OEM pedals and started wearing Sketchers slip-ins, the problem went away. Not able to resolve your issue, but just saying in my case the problem was with my shoes.
kizarmynot
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If you want to stick with “flat” (not clip-in) pedals, I’ve found that Catalyst pedals works for me. The platform is larger than other pedals and is designed to support your arch. They advertise a 60 day money back guarantee, although I can’t speak to that.
Good luck!
Good luck!
jeffssmith1
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As others said, experiment with different shoes and possibly a padded insole/insert.
For me, going mid foot had been the key. You can do that with flat pedals and cycling with the middle of the foot. Or you can get adapters for your clipless shoes.
Since you have your feet up in the air on a recumbent, it reduces circulation leading to more numbness.
However, I did not have any numbness on the regular bike. So, in your case, perhaps there is a problem with your shoes. Try a pair of cheap flat pedals with your comfiest shoes, but ride midfoot.
Since you have your feet up in the air on a recumbent, it reduces circulation leading to more numbness.
However, I did not have any numbness on the regular bike. So, in your case, perhaps there is a problem with your shoes. Try a pair of cheap flat pedals with your comfiest shoes, but ride midfoot.
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I had the same problem when riding my standard bicycle with any type of regular shoe.
Switching to road bicycling shoes with a rigid sole eliminated most of the problem for me. Like CruzRider, I found that shifting the cleat position towards the middle of the foot eliminated the remaining problem.
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My mountain bicycling shoes with their more flexible sole are not as effective as my road bicycling shoes.
