Originally Posted by
Trakhak
The first edition of The Custom Bicycle, published in 1979, included bike-fitting advice from a coach who had trained many national team members. His advice/rule regarding cleat positioning: set them so that your toes point in, for better aerodynamics.
Photos of Greg as a Junior beating the Senior I's show a pigeon-toed stance. That's one thing Eddy B. managed to fix. As for "heels on the pedal" to determine saddle height, it was more accurate with thin-soled shoes with slotted cleats. And if your form is good, a little too low is usually less damaging than a little too high.
I used to ride a little pigeon-toed, too. Blame seven years as a swimmer and perhaps trying to keep my pants leg out of the chain before I discovered tights.