Old 04-28-12, 06:13 AM
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I did not realize their value until I got this mantra in my head and finally started doing it - "spinning little circles, spinning little circles". Until you do, the natural rhythm of clipped in won't be any benefit to you.

Stomp, stomp, stomp or stomp, pull up, stomp are both very inefficient and tiring compared to "little circles" - hard to believe but it is true. Use lower gears more until you get the experience.

And actually, you don't need either toeclips or clipin pedals to use the "spinning little circles" technique, but I think they help to keep your feet in the right position on the pedal and your ankles at the right angle for transferring power to the bike. Good luck.

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