Norway
Stand on your whole foot
A normal foot peg carries you on a strip of metal under the ball of your foot. TwinPegs™ add a second peg under your heel, so you stand on the motorcycle the way you stand on the ground. You get better balance and more control, and you use less energy.
What you gain
Balance and control
With your heel supported you stand stable without holding yourself up on the handlebars. Moving your weight forward, back and side to side takes less effort.
Less fatigue
Your thighs carry your weight instead of your calves. Less strain on the upper body also means less arm pump.
More comfort
Your weight is shared between two pegs, so there is less pressure on each foot. Standing for long stretches stops being tiring.
How it works
On a single peg your boot pivots around the peg, and your calf muscles work the whole time to hold you there. Riding technique has been built around that limitation for generations.
With TwinPegs the heel is supported, so the pivot moves up to your ankle joint. That is where you have precise feel for position and the muscles to control it. Your weight rests on slightly bent knees and strong thigh muscles. A downhill skier stands the same way: agile, ready for the next bump, with firm heel support.
Proven in racing
TwinPegs were developed in Norwegian enduro racing, and have since been raced in the Dakar Rally and the Africa Eco Race. What works for a racer over a long stage works for an adventure rider on a long day.
“TwinPegs is a very good upgrade for adventure bikes!”
Pål Anders Ullevålseter, 11 times Rally Dakar racer, #2 2010, #4 2007 #1 Africa Eco Race 2015 & 2016 FIM Cross Country Rally Championship #1 2004
On long days in the saddle
Most miles are ridden on tarmac, sitting. With TwinPegs, standing up is close to effortless even at highway speed. You can rest your back and break the monotony whenever you like, and keep riding.
I have tested a pair of prototype TwinPegs on my Buell Ulysses for 25.000 km, and can certainly say this is a great add on to the bike. I have not done so much off-road riding, but with daily mileages between 500 and 1.000 km I have done a great deal of standup riding to ease up on the fatigue in the butt and back. Standing for 15-25 km at the time is no sweat with TwinPegs fitted! Highly Recommended.
Per Atle Gustafson, rode Rio de Janeiro to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Good to know
Does it feel strange at first?
It can. Most of us were taught to stand on the balls of our feet with the heel free, and TwinPegs go against that. Give it a few rides. When getting used to TwinPegs™, there is no return to single foot pegs.
Is the rear peg in the way on steep downhills?
No. TwinPegs are used in enduro racing on steep descents, and neither racers nor adventure riders have reported it as a problem. The grip between boot and pegs is very good.
Can I still drop my heels when braking hard?
Yes. You can drop your heel below the level of the rear peg. No enduro racer or adventure rider has reported braking as a problem.
What about motocross?
Motocross is a different sport, and more testing is needed before we can say whether TwinPegs are a benefit there. TwinPegs are made for adventure, rally and enduro riding.