Originally Posted by Cougrrcj

My old '75 Fuji S-10S - is easily ridden 'no hands' due to long-ish wheelbase, slack angles and low trail fork. The '86 Miyata 710 is a bit more 'twitchy', but it can still be done... IF I ride with a smooth pedal stroke.

I swear that a smooth pedal stroke is essential to cycling efficiency. 'Mashing' or an otherwise jerky pedal stroke leads to early fatigue. I've found that training on non-parabolic rollers helps to develop the more efficient riding effort. Any transgressions result in being thrown off one side or the other! I seldom vary more than an inch or two to either side when riding. Other (non-acquaintances) when encountered on rides have commented on my riding 'line' and several have mentioned that 'you must ride rollers' to which I heartily agree...