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| The first step is to optimize
your position on the bike. This assumes your bike is within an acceptable
size range which most are if you were properly informed when you bought
it. Sometimes a part needs to be changed, for example switching to
a shorter stem if the reach is too long. I prefer to see you on an actual bike rather than stationary adjustable fitting devices such as a Size Cycle. If I can watch you pedal around a parking lot all the better. The dynamics of position usually change significantly when the rider is in motion. For example, many riders move forward on the saddle when they pedal, sitting further back on the wider part of the saddle for comfort when they're stationary. The next step is to assess how you move with the bike while in motion. I look at the dynamics of your pedal stroke and body position in relation to saddle, cranks, and handlebars. I watch to see how efficiently you pedal, and for excess movement that wastes energy and/or limits how aero you are in the bike. The last step is to analyze each component of your technique as you move down the road. Does your upper body stay still? Do your knees flare out at the top of the pedal stroke? Do you choose the right gear for the conditions and terrain? Do you maintain momentum over short climbs? Is your body weight shifting correctly through corners? The list of cycling form points to perfect is extensive. When all of them come together you'll be solid on the bike and reach your optimal speed potential! |
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