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Ever since bicycles first appeared there has been just one basic position for feet on pedal...

that being the feet in a straight line from the hip to the foot passing through several joints

along that line. This seemed like the most natural position that is both biomechanically efficient

and aerodynamic. And while cycling has seen many advancements that improve pedaling

power and efficiency, the basic straight line of hip to foot on pedal has changed very little. 

One solid undeniable reason for this is aerodynamics.

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Modern cycling has addressed aerodynamics in a variety of ways with things like drop

handle bars, aero helmets, and other riding gear. Indeed wherever possible, bikes and their

components have been made as light are aerodynamic as possible. Now consider the role

aerodynamics play in stationary cycling. Truth is that when it comes to the position of the

rider, the gear worn by the rider, and even the weight of the stationary bike itself,

aerodynamics have no effect whatsoever, zero, nada! 

 

Since aerodynamics play no role at all in stationary cycling, alterations to riding, 

or pedaling position are pretty much wide open. Let's look again at the hip to foot

position, the very first two assumption made by bicycle manufacturers are;

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1) that the distance from the pedal to the centerline of the bicycle frame is the correct distance and 

2) that this distance is correct for everyone. We all know that no two humans have the same hip

width yet all humans are forced into the same pedal to frame distance configuration.

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If you walk beside someone and observe the position their foot takes as it moves from ground

contact through its "rotational cycle" back to ground contact will see how their foot moves

inwardly and outwardly from the persons centerline as they move through their walking

rotational cycle. This movement is different for everyone based on their skeletal structure in

combination with the levels of pliability in their muscles, tendons, and ligaments...

and yet ALL cyclists are squeezed down into the same rigid rotational cycling pathway.

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Now let's focus on how the human body can generate the most power. Anyone with some

weight lifting experience knows that the best thigh, leg, and foot alignment to move the most

weight in a leg press or squat movement is with the feet wider than one would find on a bicycle. 

This is because a wider foot position allows the powerful glute, inner thigh, and upper

hamstring muscle groups to be recruited much more effectively.

This assembly works with any type of pedal.

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