Originally Posted by
Bradleykd
This is pretty much my experience. I didn't have pedals for a classic Merckx bike I built up yet, so I threw some platforms on it and my feet were all I thought about (well, that and using downtube shifters). I couldn't find a perfect foot placement and moved my feet constantly.
A person who is used to riding flats will likely put the pedal in the middle of their feet, and won't think about it a bit. They also won't be pulling up off of the pedals because that isn't how they ride.