Apparently my arthritic left ankle doesn't rotate the way it should. I have trouble getting my toe under the shift lever because it (the lever) doesn't stick out sideways far enough. I find myself shifting my butt to the left side of the seat so I can get my foot at a better angle to the lever in order change gears. I installed the MCL adjustable peg lowerers and that seems to have made it a bit worse. I just can't seem to "toe in" enough with my left foot, if you know what I mean. Can the shift lever be bent or otherwise adjusted away from the bike a little so I can reach it better with my foot? What is the proper way to safely do this? Or is there some sort of replacement lever or other mod that would help?
Thanks for any help or advice!
Thanks for any help or advice!