My semcycle came with these cheap smooth plastic pedals, and I just recently
replaced them with some metal toothed ones. I'm still newish at this and the
better grip is a little scary -- the first time I got on with the new
pedals I face-planted because I couldn't get my foot off the pedal when I
fell. But all in all it's well worth it -- I feel more confident with sharp
turns and with putting more weight on the seat, now that I'm not worried about
the pedals getting away from me.
Anyway, 2 months into the saga of chris-on-a-unicycle I'm finally to the point
of being able to ride longer distances, and I'm going a couple miles every
other day (trying to get in shape for a hiking trip this spring!) I'm
surprised to discover that it's not my leg muscles or my endurance that
finally make me turn back, but instead I get so sore in the between-the-legs
that I have to dismount and walk a little ways.
Someone please tell me I'll eventually develop a big leathery callous there or
something.
Ouch ouch ouch...
Chris: The Unicyclopedia