Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
I might add that the other part of the Guimard formula was long cranks, bigger gears, and lower cadences. In my mind this caused more problems than the saddle setback.
I am with you on big gears and low cadence. (I was raised in the 100 RPM school.) Also, I have to say I don't get why we would want MORE hamstring involvement i.e., sitting further back. Further back = less quadriceps at the top of the stroke right? (Guys can do huge numbers on seated leg press and squat which uses quadriceps and hips but nobody does more than 100 pounds in a hamstring curl.) I feel more powerful directly over the cranks but then I'm a track rider from way back.