Originally Posted by Mentor58

I wonder if you're in too low a gear when you stand. I find that if I don't shift before I stand, there isn't enough resistance to my weight and I sort of "drop" thru the stroke. If I go up a couple of gears, I get enought resistance that I can keep a rhythm going. I "LIKE" to think that I "Dance on the Pedals", and those that have seen me dance and have seen me ride, and survived did say that there were some things in common.

Seriously, try shifting before you stand, see if that helps smooth it out.

Steve W.