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Old 08-17-09, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by John Bailey
Until I become a racer (which will never happen because I am "aggressively slow") I'm going to stick with the "free feet" method. (don't know what you call it since one clips into clipless pedals) I think it makes good sense to be able to move your foot around so you are using slightly different muscles. Yes, I've read the Rivendale site and I agree with them. It also leaves the Stopin' and Floppin' to others. I just feel too old for that and, at my size, I might be a danger to others.

John
Be forewarned: I've stopped and flopped using the "foot free" method. In a crowded campground. With about 200 people watching. A 300 Pound guy going THUMP is not pretty. Funny yes, pretty no.
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