Power Kite Forum

Buggy Length

nocando - 21-3-2010 at 01:57 AM

Is there a rule of the thumb, reguarding length between seat and foot pegs, should it be set up for bent knees or straighter legs.
Or is it just a personal issue?

rocfighter - 21-3-2010 at 05:23 AM

If you set it up straight legged you won't be able to steer.(but you didn't say straight) I set mine up so I an toe the peg on the right side in a left turn. And since both my leggs are close in length it works both ways. :D

flexiblade - 21-3-2010 at 05:20 PM

Try and avoid bending your knees too much - a couple of hours in that position can lead to some aching knees. If you make a clamp on your frame for your down tube you can adjust how far away your foot pegs are, then it's just a matter of finding out through trial and error which position is most comfortable for you. Personally I like to have my legs out as far as they'll go with enough steering left, minimizing the bending of knees. I also use stirrups on my foot pegs like Popeye's buggy's - saves your legs from having to apply pressure on the foot pegs all the time.

nocando - 21-3-2010 at 10:27 PM

so with stirrups you use presssure,

Instead of pushing its pulling with top of foot

highazakite - 21-3-2010 at 10:52 PM

From what I've soaked in the stirrups go under your heel so you can relax and rest you leg weight on the backs of your heels.
As for the pressure i bet you can get so pull effect as well.

flexiblade - 21-3-2010 at 10:56 PM

You can't really pull on the stirrups, highazakite pretty much nailed it, you just rest your heels on them so you don't really need to put that much pressure on the foot pegs.

popeyethewelder - 22-3-2010 at 08:57 AM

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Originally posted by nocando
Is there a rule of the thumb, reguarding length between seat and foot pegs, should it be set up for bent knees

or straighter legs.
Or is it just a personal issue?

Everyone is different, and depends on the type of buggying you want to do, freestylers have the buggies short with bent legs, racers will mostly have their legs slightly bent, it can take about 4-6" of movement on the foot peg on a bigfoot buggy, depending on how fast you are going.

If you just want to enjoy long runs, over a couple of miles or so each way, then having your legs straight is much more comfortable.

I tend to have my legs straight most of the time, and when I want to turn just slide my back side forward an inch or so to turn the wheel....but if you are doing a load of turns, thats not very practical.

When I do the Mablethorpe to Skegnness runs, that is around 17miles each way, having my legs straight and feet rested on stirrups, makes for a very comfortable session.

nocando - 23-3-2010 at 04:29 AM

thanks:singing:

rocfighter - 23-3-2010 at 04:34 AM

17 mile runs. Man Popeye I am jelous. That most be a sweet time.

acampbell - 23-3-2010 at 05:03 AM

In some cases it will be determined by how much weight you want or need on the front wheel for steering. I have had the down-tube all the way out for what I though was most comfortable and natural, only to pull it back in because the front wheel was too light and understeering.

doublespeed360 - 23-3-2010 at 07:22 AM

i'm with you angus, i need something to push on

popeyethewelder - 25-3-2010 at 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by acampbell
In some cases it will be determined by how much weight you want or need on the front wheel for steering. I have had the down-tube all the way out for what I though was most comfortable and natural, only to pull it back in because the front wheel was too light and understeering.


Can always add weights to the front to keep the balance right

acampbell - 25-3-2010 at 12:54 PM

Or put a shelf on top of the front fork to hold a six-pack. That's an idea. Off to the CWS Skunk Works.....

popeyethewelder - 26-3-2010 at 03:28 AM

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Originally posted by acampbell
Or put a shelf on top of the front fork to hold a six-pack. That's an idea. Off to the CWS Skunk Works.....


lmao...:smilegrin: