Falco Frank
Veteran
- Location
- Oup Norf'
I was shocked this morning to read in the clipless thread about pulling UP being inefficient in terms outright power:
https://www.cyclechat.net/posts/3764740/
Is this still the case for a reclined rider using a 'bent???
A fascinating post was made on the thread:
With the last link making a compelling argument for only pushing DOWN (on a DF bike)
I guess there are MANY things I have to learn yet about 'bent riding so, what is the 'best' way to pedal please?
https://www.cyclechat.net/posts/3764740/
Is this still the case for a reclined rider using a 'bent???
A fascinating post was made on the thread:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18418807
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18418807
http://journals.humankinetics.com/j...hangeswithincreasingworkloadatconstantcadence
http://roadcyclinguk.com/riding/bike-fitting-the-myth-of-the-upstroke.html#wi4EXurIPVAEELKf.97
http://www.bikejames.com/strength/the-1-lie-about-pedaling-technique/
http://www.bikejames.com/strength/why-pulling-up-doesnt-add-to-your-pedal-stroke-power/
With the last link making a compelling argument for only pushing DOWN (on a DF bike)
I guess there are MANY things I have to learn yet about 'bent riding so, what is the 'best' way to pedal please?