Mut wrote:agree Steve, don't you think using cleets helps to eliminate the dead spots in the pedaling motion?
Nah, I think someone who pedals "square" will probably continue. Then again, I was talking about a casual rider. If someone rides a lot, he'll probably become less square. But, it's not a guarantee.
Hey, if you really want to develop a round stroke, ride a fixed-wheel. You'll be able to tell right away. For training, I would often ride a fix that forced me to do high rpms. Of course, I mean in the street and on hills.
So, I had to look up ankling; and many present authorities advise to watch out. I.e., that over-emphasis can be bad. Otoh, I know that there are injuries that come from pedalling square and from keeping the foot restrained. Ultimately, it's very individual. If you have watched Lance Armstrong ride, you'll have heard people say that he "danced." Like walking, everyone has his own style. However one pedals, however, it's always a matter of using energy as efficiently as possible while avoiding injury. Yet, there are very few ex-racers who don't have any injuries or scars to show for it.
See here for one example:
http://www.bikefitting.com/English/Theo ... ition.aspxBut, note the difference in foot position for the same thing here:
http://www.enkeling.nl/beeld/misc/ankling.jpg
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