Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,784
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From: Prague, Czech Republic
Bikes: Time ADH01, Merlin Extra Light, Orbea Orca, Ritchey Outback,Tomac Revolver Mountain Bike, Cannondale Crit 3.0 now used for time trials.
I place mine in a door frame or next to a wall so that I can push my elbows out to balance while starting or otherwise. I found that relaxing the shoulders, dropping them, really helps with balance and leads to a smoother cadence.