How To Pedal A Bike Efficiently

In this video you will learn how to pedal efficiently while cycling.
How to pedal a bike efficiently. There s no shortcut to improving your pedalling efficiency but there are a number of things you can take a look at to see if you can get more from your pedal stroke including bike fit cadence. Without it says carver you won t be even remotely as efficient as you could be. Adjust the height of the saddle so that the leg comes down to near straight when the pedal is at 6 o clock. Pedalling comes naturally for the most part.
The angle behind the knee should be around 150 degrees you may also what to change crank length. The key steps are. Proper bike fit especially saddle height and fore aft adjustment is a prerequisite for a smooth pedal stroke. Go od pedalling technique isn t simply a matter of pushing down with all your might on each pedal in turn it s much more of a refined.
Bike fit neck shoulders pain syndromes fingers numbness on mountain and road bike. Pulling up on the pedals jeopardises this so don t do it lunges and other off the bike exercises can help build the strength needed to pedal efficiently the essentials. Pete bonfield explains how to develop the perfect pedal technique so you get the maximum output from your effort. 28 july 2016 by pete bonfield.
Whether you use clipless style pedals or trusty low fi flats the position of your foot on the pedal is paramount to efficient pedaling and if wrong it can lead to serious discomfort. The bike set up and the pedalling action the saddle. Click here to subscribe to gcn. Training bike how to pedal efficiently.