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Old 04-29-16 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by antokelly
spd for sure u can't pull up on a flat pedal .
Tests between clipping in and riding on platforms show the alleged/perceived difference just isnt there.
Even pros arent pulling up. They are simple exerting less downward pressure on the upstroke. So everyone exerts downward pressure, its just their great strokes are effectively lighter in downward pressure.

Just food for thought.
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