Originally Posted by
Kontact
But I don't think we put our feet on the pedals because of a biomechanical theory someone had a century ago. We put our feet there because it appears to be the most generally useful spot, is what we learn as children because of flexible shoes and because we seem to do just fine with it.
I think it's all relative. I don't think anyone is talking about using a mid-foot position here. My shoes have a total fore-aft cleat adjustment range of maybe an inch. It doesn't need a science project to find what position actually works best for yourself.