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Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

I agree with unweighing the pedal. On a flat...

I agree with unweighing the pedal. On a flat pedal without using any retention, my upstroke foot would briefly leave the pedal probably 5mm as I pull the leg up. I have developed auto-reflexes for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

I had scary moments hitting big bumps I didn't...

I had scary moments hitting big bumps I didn't see on a climb while pedaling out of the saddle and felt like my feet has been lifted off the pedal by the bump. Those moments I wish I had clipless...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

You're right. I don't see any disadvantage to...

You're right. I don't see any disadvantage to flat pedals in your use.

The reason why Simon in the GCN video was slightly less efficient with clipless was not due to the clipless fault. But the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-22, 12:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

I'd like to do a short summary of that vid...

I'd like to do a short summary of that vid because I happened to know a little bit more details about Simon in the video.

The results show lower perceived effort for Simon using clipless pedals.
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Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-22, 12:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

I pull up a little which makes me a bit more...

I pull up a little which makes me a bit more efficient with clipless. But I only pull up to unload the pedals. It only takes very little effort to do it.

You can also do it with flat pedals with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

The charts below on the left is crank force data...

The charts below on the left is crank force data from competitive and recreational road cyclists. If these cyclists are recruiting their muscles in similar manner to your charts, then they're wasting...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

At present, I prefer flat pedals as well. ...

At present, I prefer flat pedals as well.

But under more ideal situation (more cows around than cars), I would have gone clipless as well even though I don't pull up. They do make a difference at...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

Some think they have gathered enough experience...

Some think they have gathered enough experience to go full speed on descents, then they crash, break some bones, rushed to ER and telling everyone that's normal and part of the hobby.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,283
Posted By koala logs

Even if you get clipless pedals eventually, it is...

Even if you get clipless pedals eventually, it is still advisable not to pull up the pedal based on many studies showing you're actually less efficient when doing it and some develop issues from...
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