Cycling after a toe fusion?
I'm thinking about getting a toe fusion. The most distal joint of the big toe. I've basically destroyed it with tight rock climbing shoes for the last 25 years, it's not a bike thing.
If I do this, I'll be in a walking boot/splint. I'm wondering if I can ride. Definitely road, maybe even on a trainer. My shoes are almost zero flex carbon soles. Seems like even if I wreck, the shoe wouldn't allow any movement while the fusion is completing. I wouldn't mountain bike though, probably just cruise the river trails while towing my kid. I'm not talking about riding a week post op but maybe 3-4. I'd probably call a neighbor if I had a mechanical I couldn't repair. It wouldn't be a good one to walk on.
Any thoughts?
If I do this, I'll be in a walking boot/splint. I'm wondering if I can ride. Definitely road, maybe even on a trainer. My shoes are almost zero flex carbon soles. Seems like even if I wreck, the shoe wouldn't allow any movement while the fusion is completing. I wouldn't mountain bike though, probably just cruise the river trails while towing my kid. I'm not talking about riding a week post op but maybe 3-4. I'd probably call a neighbor if I had a mechanical I couldn't repair. It wouldn't be a good one to walk on.
Any thoughts?