Maybe we don’t give too much importance to the footpegs on the trial bike. In most cases it seems enough to us that their joint works and they are not hit, but we do not know that it is one of the key points in the piloting.
On the
trial bike
you always stand on the footpegs. There are other disciplines where we use the seat or another point of support more in our movements. Not in Trial. In other words, it plays a fundamental role in grip, balance and weight transfer in the suspensions and rear axle to seek the desired traction.
Over time, shocks and heavy loads cause the footpegs to lose their perpendicularity with respect to the chassis. This outward inclination means that the boot does not rest completely on the footpegs, making it difficult to grip and distribute weights.
If you want to learn more about
trial technique
, you can watch our explanatory videos at
Trialworld School
.
ADVANTAGES OF GOOD TRIAL FOOTPEGS
The footpegs are one of the simplest improvements we can make on a trial bike, especially if we have bikes prior to 2014, where there begins to be a more important change in the structure of this component. And the older the bike, the more important. The bikes of the early 2000s or earlier had very thin footpegs that have little to do with the current structure.
Before reviewing the real advantages of more modern footpegs, we also leave you with an interesting complementary article on the
correct position of the controls on the trial bike
.
– Larger support surface. It is wider than that of the standard motorcycles and provides comfort and facilitates the search for balance.
– Possibility of regulation. You can usually play around with the position by modifying the position of the inner washers. Centered, 2.5mm at the front and higher to load more weight on the front end, or 2.5mm at the rear and lower to load more weight on the rear and improve traction.
– Weight savings. More or less light depending on the material of manufacture. All of them improve the weight of the options that equip the standard motorcycles. Especially in the case of motorcycles that are more than 5 years old.
– Increased grip. They improve the rider’s grip on the bike. Depending on the model, they incorporate screws that can be adjusted in height so that they dig more or less into the boot.
– They are universal. They are adaptable on any trial bike.
– Easy assembly. Installation is simple, requiring a basic level of mechanics. By footpeg it incorporates a screw, the spring, two outer washers, an outer one and the pin to prevent the screw from coming out.
– Where to get them? All the footpegs that we show you below can be found in this
controls and brakes section of the Trialworld Store
.
UNIVERSAL TRIAL FOOTPEG MODELS
S3 Steel trial footpegs
. Made of hardened steel, adjustable in three positions, very light and wider for greater stability. They are available on
the Trialworld Store.
They can be placed centered, respecting the original position of the motorcycle; forward, increasing the height and advancing the footpegs by 2.5mm, favoring those riders who are looking for a more rolling ride by loading more weight on the front axle. Backwards, helping to reduce the ground clearance by 2.5mm, lightening the front end in search of traction.
S3 Curve Footpegs
: Made of forged 7075T6 Aluminum. 10mm rear, 8º of positive angle that favors the transfer of weight to the rear axle. Recommended for experienced riders looking for modern riding with the front wheel in the air.
The S3 Curve footpegs are available from
the Trialworld Store
.
They can also be placed in three positions: forward, backward, and centered.
VParts trial footpegs: Made of forged aluminum with a CNC finish for great durability. It incorporates 13 height-adjustable screws along the surface of the footpeg to adapt the grip to the rider’s requirements. With the kit, comes a spare implant bag for the two footpegs.
TRS Motorcycles Footpegs
: Made of hardened steel (SCM415). Position offset 10mm backwards. Wider and lower for better stability and grip. Adjustable in 3 positions. Medium, or 2.5mm at the front and higher, or 2.5mm at the back and lower. They don’t get muddy. Complete kit with screws, nuts, adjustment washers, and stainless springs.
Vertigo trial footpegs: originally mounted on the Vertigo R2. Manufactured exclusively by Vertigo, very light and with adjustable inserted screws to offer maximum grip in the most extreme circumstances.
Raptor footpegs: Made of 100% titanium, with a weight of 350 grams. Their TIG welding process offers a guarantee of quality. The teeth have a sharp finish to ensure optimal grip.
