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Post by jgmu97 on Feb 12, 2016 21:33:52 GMT
This is something that always annoys me when riding. I'm using DMR Vaults and riding in a set of Vans Old Skools, which are wide skate style shoes
Anyway, where abouts do you place your foot on the pedal? I have the ball of my foot pretty much central on the pedal, and anything else feels weird, but the shoe is slightly wider further back which makes me feel like i should be moving my foot slightly further forward and having it more central???
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Post by Jimbo on Feb 12, 2016 21:37:07 GMT
Ball of foot on pedal for me.
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Post by getonyourbike on Feb 12, 2016 21:39:15 GMT
Pedal axle behind the ball of the foot, whether clipped in (slam the cleats back in the slots) or on flats.
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Post by andy4d on Feb 12, 2016 22:37:05 GMT
Feet on pedals. Hands on bars. Arse on seat. Heart in mouth. Works for me  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Feb 13, 2016 1:04:09 GMT
One less problem when you ride SPD's....lol! Try them...after a few stupid falls you won't go back!
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Post by jgmu97 on Feb 13, 2016 9:56:12 GMT
Done abit of googling after I put this up and found a video, same advice as abov, ball of foot infront of axel not on it. I think ever since I've started riding I've had my foot in the 'wrong' position so that's why anything else I try feels weird. Will definitely be making an effort to get it right now and it should help out on the trails
Was tempted to get SPD's, but I'm loving the Vaults atm and I like the freedom of flats. Apparently you learn bad technique aswell riding SPD's, especially when learning to hop and jump...
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Post by notsarkyadam on Feb 13, 2016 16:54:33 GMT
size 13 feet here... i pretty much just place the toes of my feet on the peddles  |
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Post by marsbarman on Feb 13, 2016 17:16:58 GMT
Ideally with your feet on the pedals. I tried using my shins once. Still have the scars. Follow getonyourbike's advice, he's probably one of the most qualified people here to offer advice.
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Post by Marmite on Feb 13, 2016 23:26:27 GMT
One less problem when you ride SPD's....lol! Try them...after a few stupid falls you won't go back! No no and defo no been there done that .. Had to many crashes with the stupid things flats for me  clips for road yes Mtb nope |
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Post by hodgy on Feb 14, 2016 7:33:54 GMT
Wouldn't go near a pair of flats personally ...
Been on Time A.T.A.C pedals ( not the same ones) for over 10 years now and have kept my shins intact ...
I've also seen the horrific damage done to others by the pins on the instruments of torture quite a few of you masochistic types seem to favour ...
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Post by Rlo80 on Feb 14, 2016 9:11:00 GMT
size 13 feet here... i pretty much just place the toes of my feet on the peddles Must be a nightmare to get nice shoes! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2016 19:39:40 GMT
Wouldn't go near a pair of flats personally ... Been on Time A.T.A.C pedals ( not the same ones) for over 10 years now and have kept my shins intact ... I've also seen the horrific damage done to others by the pins on the instruments of torture quite a few of you masochistic types seem to favour ... I've seen you ride Neil and you obviously know your stuff but....you should never say no...and I love the 'freedom' of flats. This from someone who started off on SPD's.....I personally will never go back to clipped in... |
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Post by matthews on Feb 15, 2016 11:14:16 GMT
Wouldn't go near a pair of flats personally ... Been on Time A.T.A.C pedals ( not the same ones) for over 10 years now and have kept my shins intact ... I've also seen the horrific damage done to others by the pins on the instruments of torture quite a few of you masochistic types seem to favour ... +1 . Time Alium , cheap , bombproof and don't rip your legs apart , same reason I run 2+ bash on crank , circular saw blade near my legs is not what I want |
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