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Cruising Pegs?
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 10:35 am
by Mag7C
When I bought my bike the guy gave me a couple of bolt on footpegs with it. They supposedly attach to the frame in front of the normal ones and flip down for a more relaxed position on longer rides. I think I'm going to try them, even though it's probably not such a hot idea riding with my feet that far from the controls.
Just wondering if anyone else has a similar configuration and if it's worth installing.
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 10:56 am
by Scott58
i was out for a long time today and i'm thinking the same thing. It would have been nice to stretch out a bit from time to time. as far as being away from the controls it's really just a question of using your heal rather then your toe.
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 11:10 am
by Mag7C
Scott58 wrote:as far as being away from the controls it's really just a question of using your heal rather then your toe.
Good point, I never would have thought of that!
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 1:00 pm
by Telesque
The general idea for 'cruising pegs' is to use them when you're on the highway for extended periods of time- Where you won't need to shift, and most braking can be done just be letting off the throttle.
They're not something you're likely to use a whole lot in city traffic.
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 1:21 pm
by oldnslo
For your own welfare, they should never be used in city traffic.
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 8:47 pm
by BuzZz
I never heard them called cruising pegs before.... always been Highway Pegs around here.
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 9:01 pm
by Telesque
BuzZz wrote:I never heard them called cruising pegs before.... always been Highway Pegs around here.
And when you're thirsty, do you get yourself a 'soda' or a 'pop'?

(But I think we all know the answer is neither of
those 
)
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 9:11 pm
by BuzZz
It used to be 'pop', but branding has long since killed that. Now it's a coke, sprite or mountain dew.....
We still call 'em 'barley pops' or 'wobbly pops' though......
