CogitoErgoSum Posted December 29, 2015 Posted December 29, 2015 To those in the know Why is it that I lately prefer having a heel out (toe in) setup when pedalling? I find my pedal stroke to 'feel' better this way (it forces my knees inward). It is only by a millimeter or so that I take my heels outward (there is some play between my shoes and pedals when cleated in) Am I compensating for something? Weak glutes/hip flexors/whatever?What can go wrong when pedalling this way? Don't want to ride myself into an injury. I have been neglecting my gym work lately. I have a new pair of shoes - could they be the reason? Cleats are on in a neutral position (if there is such a thing)
Dicky DQ Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 All I know is my riding style is dominated by my Boep. In my fat form I seem to need to have heel in toe out (My knees need to go round by boep) as I loose weight and get form my knees tend to come closer to the top tube (Almost brushing it) and then I want more toe in heel out. Just my experience.
Mongoose! Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Would really like to see some advise/ tips here. Obvious some (all) will advise to go for a bike fit which is quite logical, but hold my thumbs for some expert advise besides that...
CogitoErgoSum Posted December 30, 2015 Author Posted December 30, 2015 Would really like to see some advise/ tips here. Obvious some (all) will advise to go for a bike fit which is quite logical, but hold my thumbs for some expert advise besides that...Also what I am hoping for. I did have a fitting, but it was before the new shoes. I was actually more uncomfortable on the bike after the fit, but was told to suck it up and get used to it....
Butterbean Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 I asked the guys at Cyclefit about this when I had my very first setup done. They said it's mainly up to rider preference and there is no right or wrong way to go about it. If you look at the pro peloton, most riders have knees knocking the top tube but there are a number who have them fairly splayed out. But basically, it shouldn't cause a problem. Make sure all the other stuff is right (saddle height/fore/aft/and cleat alignment) and you should be fine letting your body settle in to its natural stroke.
Dicky DQ Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 I asked the guys at Cyclefit about this when I had my very first setup done. They said it's mainly up to rider preference and there is no right or wrong way to go about it. If you look at the pro peloton, most riders have knees knocking the top tube but there are a number who have them fairly splayed out. But basically, it shouldn't cause a problem. Make sure all the other stuff is right (saddle height/fore/aft/and cleat alignment) and you should be fine letting your body settle in to its natural stroke.What he said and as I indicated, a lot depends on your body composition and any "defects/deviations" from the norm. Also remember a bike-fit is just to give you a reference point, thereafter you SHOULD customize to suite you. Some are more limber than others, Some have a gammy leg/knee etc. If it is uncomfortable do something about it DON'T JUST SUCK IT UP. It is uncomfortable for a reason. As you get fitter/stronger/weaker/fatter etc, your bike setup needs to change. There is no setup that is going to work throughout your life.
bikebloke Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 read the sections under "feet" and "cleat tilt" in article below your feet must ideally be under your knees in your pedal stroke so the stroke doesn't dive your knee inward or outward which is inefficient - where your knees are is up to how you are made but if your knee angle has changed since you got new shoes it could be the angle of the cleats on your new shoes that's pushing you knees inward which isn't ideal and you may need to shim or adjust your cleats the whole article is worth a read btwhttp://www.bikefit.com/s-13-road-bikes.aspx
PeterF Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 I set up my cleats according to the article below and it works for me :- http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/11/knee-pain/
CogitoErgoSum Posted January 1, 2016 Author Posted January 1, 2016 Because SAGAN does it.I don't necessarily want to mimic Sagan's behaviour. Just look at his miserable failed attempts at popping a wheelie. Not even to mention his taste in women (those he was feeling up on the podium this year were hideous [emoji23][emoji15][emoji16])
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