Agree it would be nice if the pod was completely protected. But I used platform adaptors before, and that made it feel really sketchy with the high stack height (the small platform size might not have helped). Was about 5mm thick, and had 1mm clearance above the pod. Got it closer with some filing and different cleats, but still felt weird (xpedo vs look cleats I checked had about 0.5mm difference if I recall correctly)
Rode my newer version which are longer. Wasn’t using my 5-10’s, but as usual with flat pedals, found my feet gravitating outwards. Wanted to try the 5-10s, but then crashed, so going to stay off the bike/unicycle for a few days.
This version seems plenty long now, but I might try another 1cm later.
Had two ideas to protect the pod:
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use the innermost pin holes and attach something. 2 longer M4 bolts pictured below. Maybe with a cylindrical post being compressed by the bolts, it will be strong enough, but doubt it.
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extra large crank boot. I was going to try to 3d print one to protect the pod from rock strikes anyways, so might try something that wraps around the pod partially. That way, during part of the pedal rotation, it’d bump my foot away if it starts to get too close.
I’m also not too worried about durability from my foot occasionally hitting it. My cleat bolts hit the pod when I frantically try to clip in sometimes. Can see some decent marks from those instances…
