Old 07-06-09 | 03:52 PM
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Autoworker
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Bikes: Lightfoot Ranger, Maxarya (both recumbents), Strida, Dahon Jetsream E-bike, Dahon Curve SL

Boy, did I stick my foot in my mouth!

Seriously though, even with a 26" inseam, your seat looks really low. When sitting on the seat, with the middle of your foot flat on the pedal, your leg should be fully extended, with no bend in the knee. When you pedal, you should place the ball of your foot on the pedal, so there will be a slight bend in the knee. I have all my bikes set up this way, and when I stop, I can just touch the ground with my toes. This makes for much more efficient pedaling. You might want to try gradually working up to this ideal.

(Hope I'm not coming across as an arrogant know-it-all. If you already knew all this, and just prefer to ride the way you do, I apologize. Whatever works for you is fine with me. )
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