Dear bike nerds: is there an optimal way to position one's foot on a standard pedal? Is this a stupid question? (cc @silentbicycle)
@binhkhe Is that what bike shoes give you? Ability to maximize calf strength? @liferstate @silentbicycle
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@emptywheel@binhkhe@liferstate@silentbicycle bike shoes basically connect you to the bike-so ALL your energy goes to your stroke. -
@emptywheel@binhkhe@liferstate@silentbicycle your foot will wind up in the best position-but you have to work to keep it there. -
@emptywheel@binhkhe@liferstate@silentbicycle bike shoes-I'm assuming clipless here, eliminate that. -
@reftpt Well that' ALMOST where I'm at: what kind of bike shoes do I get.@binhkhe@liferstate@silentbicycle -
@emptywheel@binhkhe@liferstate@silentbicycle really your best bet is to try some on & decide what you like-take a look at some reviews. -
@emptywheel@binhkhe@liferstate@silentbicycle if your not a professional I don't know they are *that* different
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@emptywheel@liferstate@silentbicycle Not necessarily. Stiff soles help with thighs too. I'm minority. don't like clipless bc makes foot..Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel@binhkhe@liferstate Bike shoes/clipless pedals vary in how much angle "float" they allow, though. That can matter a LOT.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel@binhkhe@liferstate and/or ability to stay connected to the pedals during high cadences or tricky maneuvers.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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