bouncing ?
03-15-07 | 06:10 AM
#26
I sing the body electric
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03-15-07 | 09:14 AM
#27
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: 1985 Pinarello Catena Lusso / 1983 Pinarello Montello / Raleigh Marathon / Camel Cigarettes conversion / 1957 Worksman cruiser / Puch 140 / Raleigh Grand Prix
I tend to look down a bunch to make sure my legs are running parallel with the top tube, it straightens me up really quick when I feel like I'm not flowin.
03-15-07 | 09:31 AM
#28
You know you want to.
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From: Norman, Oklahoma
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Originally Posted by abeyance
Some track cyclists can maintain that kind of spin for a few seconds. In three lap races where positioning and all out acceleration, a low gear is necessary. I beleive Ekimov used to jump the front of a pack with a mile or so to go, spinning 180 plus the whole time. Insanity.... pedaling three times a second
I felt like my face was going to pop.
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03-15-07 | 09:40 AM
#29
I haven't been riding fixed that long, but have recently gotten to the point where I don't have to brake on any of my hills, and I've always had decent spinning form.
Anyway, in addition to focusing on spinning the circle as mentioned, I relax. It's almost a meditation, ignore the pain type of thing. Tensing yourself, such as trying to "push your rear into the seat", as mentioned, is just going to make things worse.
Relax and try to spin just a little faster than the pedals.
Anyway, in addition to focusing on spinning the circle as mentioned, I relax. It's almost a meditation, ignore the pain type of thing. Tensing yourself, such as trying to "push your rear into the seat", as mentioned, is just going to make things worse.
Relax and try to spin just a little faster than the pedals.
03-15-07 | 10:18 AM
#31
Wolfman got nards!
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From: Denver, CO
Bikes: '06 Bianchi Volpe, '09 Mercier Kilo TT, '08 Jamis Exile 29er
I try to just ignore the fact that pedals are clipped to my feet, relax, and pretend that I'm just spinning my feet in circles. That way I don't try to put any pressure on the pedals in any specific direction and I stop bouncing...for a few seconds. I need a lot more practice.
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Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. –Oliver Wendell Holmes
