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I inherited a new bike; when I coast my leg shakes and that thigh burns. What is going on?
My mom bought a brand-new Fuji road bike a few years ago - but because she only used it a couple times, she's now given it to me (female, 31). She's a few inches taller, so I adjusted the seat level ...
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Adaptative Pedal or crank for a handicap user
I encountered a person with a disability in one leg. They are unable to control their ankle/heel movement. They are unable to maintain their foot parallel to the floor at the top of the pedal stroke (...
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Mtb vs Road Pedal Stack Height
Recently went from mtb pedals( shimano pd-m520) to road pedals (spd-sl pd-r7000) on my road bike.
I feel that saddle is a little bit higher for the road pedals. Is the stack lower on road pedals ...
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What is the proper placement of the feet on the pedals when viewed from the top?
When placing my feet on the pedals with the balls on it, the outer part doesn't fit the pedal anymore. If I moved the foot backwards, the pinky would not be on the pedal anymore.
I wonder if that is ...
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How do you optimize the recruitment of our glutes when using a more upright bike?
How do you optimize the recruitment of our glutes when using a more upright bike?
According to an answer for a previous question, rolling the hips forward slightly makes the glutes easier to recruit ...
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Pedal foot position - balls or arches
I notice that when I pedal that I mostly seat the pedal in the arches of my foot naturally. I also notice that the cycling shoes tend to seat the cleats in the balls of the foot area, as do other ...
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Are pedal washers necessary on a carbon crankset?
I'm wondering if pedal washers are necessary, or even recommended, when riding with a carbon crank, in order to avoid damage to one's crank arms?
The main reason I ask is because I prefer to ride ...
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How can I adapt my pedals to account for a difference in leg length?
I have a leg length difference of as much as 1cm due to a non-biking accident. Adding padding to my shoe doesn't help. A friend recommended that I get pedal stacks (and a longer bolt) to my SPD-style ...
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