Originally Posted by
ft_critical
The great thing about technique is it is never, quite, what you think it should be.
My tips.
- Turn big circles then be able to turn small circles.
- That more comfortable riding position you are seeking, forget it. Try to focus on lifting your head, straightening your back, locking your abdomen and then pushing forward - that longer stem more aero position. This will engage your hamstrings - those most difficult of muscles to find.
- I don't agree with the pull up method, I am a believer in unweighting the leg as the drive commences on the other leg.
- Don't drive too far down on the pedal stroke as it isolates the quad.
- I think.... something else but but I have forgotten because my wife is asking me questions about houses.....
Lastly I think that there are different styles you adopt for different terrain - hills, flats, crits, mountains and TT. You need to subtly adapt to each.
I think with your deep zen for biking you will achieve success. Good Luck.
Nice post. I think a lot of the "scrape off the bottom of the shoe" people totally misunderstand where this action is supposed to take place. They think it is from 6:00 to 9:00 but it's supposed to be more like 3:00 to 6:00, with the heel totally up by the bottom and getting that leg totally out of the way so the other one can do it's turn with no resistance.