Originally Posted by
Trakhak
Novice cyclists almost always position the foot so that the pedal is midway between the heel and the ball of the foot. Why do experienced cyclists, including those who use flat pedals, position the foot so that the ball of the foot is centered above the pedal axle? Or are cyclists with cleated shoes the only ones who profit from a more forward foot position?
[Edit] Come to think of it, I'm not sure that all riders who use flat pedals do position the ball of the foot over the pedal axle. Maybe some who ride flat pedals can weigh in here.
Are you certain of that? I thought it was the other way around. Most novices I've paid any attention too, including me, pedaled with the spindle between the ball of the foot and the toes.
As we got more experience, the spindle moved behind the metatarsals.