Spinning question?
04-21-05 | 05:38 AM
#3
Originally Posted by skanking biker
Why do I bounce in my saddle when I spin at a high cadence in a low gear?
do this for a couple of minutes on each leg at the beginning of a ride.
Then combine both legs and focus on smooth circular motion. Just be warned it's hard work and don't do the single leg thing for more than a couple of minutes - you may damage yourself otherwise.
Also - relax part of the bouncing thing is being stiff in the saddle.
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shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
04-21-05 | 05:40 AM
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
04-21-05 | 05:55 AM
#5
Evil Genius
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From: Sumner, WA
Bikes: '92 novara ponderosa, '74 schwinn le tour, Novara fusion, novara transfer, novara randonee(2), novara careema pro, novara bonita(2).
I find that pushing and pulling at the top an bottom of the stroke helps me spin faster. At the top push forward at the bottom let your heel drop and pull or scrap backward.
