At 4/24/2007 08:24 PM -0700, ternst wrote:
>Then we have to see to the foot/cleat angle to keep our heel from
>touching frame or crank and adjust our feet positions accordingly.
>I can remember years ago being able to twist foot sideways and if not
>paying attention whacking ankle on crank and cutting accordingly. OUCH!
>and bleeding. S*)(^% and F@&() !! Oh well, one learned.
>Depending on your individual needs your feet will be farther or closer
>to the cranks, and your "Q" will change whether you like it or not.
>If you are only riding 5MPH and watching celestial bodies along the
>beach, it won't mean jack.
>If you want to ride a little more intensly, try to get it dialed in and
>save your hips, knees, and ankles.
>If the cleats are incorrect, a host of foot problems could manifest
>themselves depending on your intensity.
> >From what I've posted, hopefully you will see how the relationship
>between "Q" and foot position are inexhorably related.
>How about your experiences, gals and guys?
Ted, Personally, I need "Knee Savers" pedal extenders on all my bikes with older "Low Q Factor" cranks. Without them, I either pedal with my feet hanging off the ends of the pedals or wreck my knees.
Mark Stonich;
BikeSmith Design & Fabrication
5349 Elliot Ave S. - Minneapolis. MN 55417
Ph. (612) 824-2372 http://bikesmithdesign.com
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