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Old 07-17-08, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTurtle
"you naturally pull on the bars to oppose the downward force your legs apply to the pedals." If you are doing it wrong. Your upper body should be doing as little as posible. - TF
In general riding I agree but if you are powering up a steep climb, especially standing, you will want to use your upper body as well.
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