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08-26-11 | 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fietsbob

Much simpler...

Leg straight, heel of your foot, just reaches the pedal.

You normally ride with the ball of your foot over the spindle of the pedal,
so at the bottom of the stroke, there is still a bend in your knee..

simple

Been my method for years...

And in answer to Loose Chain...if you use the PBH and change brands or styles of shoes don't you still have to raise or lower the saddle?

Aaron

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