MXA TEAM TESTED: STEG PEGZ
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WHAT IS IT? Steg Pegz are all about increasing grip on your bike in the most rudimentary form. The kit includes two brackets that mount to your subframe and hockey-puck-like rubber bumpers to create new locking points for your legs.
WHAT’S IT COST? $119.00 to $189.00.
CONTACT? www.stegzmoto.com.au or stegzmoto@gmail.com.
WHAT STANDS OUT? Here’s a list of things that stand out with the Steg Pegz for the Yamaha YZ450F.
(1) Concept. The Lawrence brothers loved the wide rear end of the dual-exhaust-system bulges on earlier Honda CRF250s because it helped them grip the bike. When Honda went to a skinnier rear end with the single exhaust, Honda even bulged the left-side number panel to suit the grip needs of the two brothers. Steg Pegz originated in Australia, but to our knowledge, the Lawrence brothers haven’t raced with Steg Pegz. Other factory riders have, mostly the Star Yamaha 250 riders. Even Jalek Swoll uses them on his Triumph TF250-X; however, the factory riders hide their mounts underneath the shrouds, so it’s less obvious.
(2) Options. Steg Pegz makes systems for every major brand with a standard position and a 75mm-further-back position. There are 2 inches of fore and aft adjustability, and you can buy them with one, two or three rubber bumpers to customize the grip to suit your tastes.
(3) Performance. We mounted our YZ450F Steg Pegz in the furthest-back mounting position, and we also pushed the Pegz all the way back to allow our legs to be as straight as possible. On a motocross track, three rubber bumpers was overkill. It was awkward and made it impossible for our legs to slide all the way back unless we bowed our knees out to dodge the bumpers. Two bumpers worked much better, but getting our knees around the bumpers almost felt like unclipping a bicycle cleat from the pedal.
Ultimately, we used a single bumper on each side for motocross and two bumpers for off-road. The single bumper offered plenty of extra grip for our legs and wasn’t obtrusive.
For most riders who ride with their knees in front of their feet, the Steg Pegz are in a great position; however, the Lawrence brothers and Chase Sexton ride with their knees behind their feet and bend more at the hips. If you want to adopt the Lawrence brothers’ technique, you’ll need the bumpers to be even further back than what Steg Pegz currently offers.
WHAT’S THE SQUAWK? If you have longer legs and ride on the balls of your feet, it’s possible to get your boots stuck under the pegs. It can be scary but not terrible if you’re calm about unlocking your boot from it. The Steg Pegz grab people’s attention in the pits, but they aren’t pretty, and most riders have said they wouldn’t use them because of the way they look.
MXA RATING: MXA’s test riders liked the Steg Pegz because they increased leverage and grip for our legs and took the pressure off our arms. Additionally, Steg Pegz are more durable and offer more traction than a Guts RJ Wing seat or the best grip tape made.
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