Heels down going uphill
01-20-11, 02:35 PM
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Hills hurt.. Couches kill
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01-20-11, 02:42 PM
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If you were fit for your bike with you heel up then dropping it might be giving your back or quads a break, probably not sustainable. If you weren't fit then maybe your knee angle is too small. But, if it works it works. GL
01-20-11, 02:48 PM
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I have no idea if this could help or not, but its certainly not "all physics". Ergonomics certainly help. If you don't believe it, try lowering your seat about 5 inches and see if its all the same.
Actually it is all physics, but not as simple as energy in / energy out. There's a lot of funky biological junk to consider as well.
Actually it is all physics, but not as simple as energy in / energy out. There's a lot of funky biological junk to consider as well.
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01-20-11, 04:42 PM
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I can see where putting your heal down would give you more of a push, but wouldn't it make the pulling up weaker? Or do you keep moving your heel up and down? Sorry, I don't know all the technical terms yet.
01-20-11, 05:18 PM
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Ever bought a suit? A really good tailor will ask you which way you dress, aka which side it likes to hang down.
I personally like to switch sides so it doesn't permanently point one way or the other. (j/k)
I personally like to switch sides so it doesn't permanently point one way or the other. (j/k)
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01-21-11, 12:48 AM
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I have no idea if this could help or not, but its certainly not "all physics". Ergonomics certainly help. If you don't believe it, try lowering your seat about 5 inches and see if its all the same.
Actually it is all physics, but not as simple as energy in / energy out. There's a lot of funky biological junk to consider as well.
Actually it is all physics, but not as simple as energy in / energy out. There's a lot of funky biological junk to consider as well.
I fancy that torque plays a significant role in the equation. Power is the work done going up the hill, torque is what gives you the ability to turn the cranks. One's measured in watts, the other in newtons.
