Question:

Assuming you corner with pedals level, is there a "better" foot to have forward depending on the direction you are cornering or the slope of the hill you are on? In other words is there an "ideal" pedal to keep forward in a given situation if you are ambidextrous with them?

Discuss.

Trail wrote:Question:

Assuming you corner with pedals level, is there a "better" foot to have forward depending on the direction you are cornering or the slope of the hill you are on? In other words is there an "ideal" pedal to keep forward in a given situation if you are ambidextrous with them?

Discuss.

IMHO Inside pedal should be back as clipping the pedal when its back is not as bad as clipping it when its forward, that said I dont ride with my pedals flat on the corners.

From http://www.nsmb.com/shore_news/endlessbiking_04_07.php

If you corner with your outside foot forward, you'll not only be able to keep weight over the front wheel but also be able to get on the gas as soon as you are through the apex of the corner. This will also help you open your hips and point your torso (3rd eye!) in the direction you need.

I don't really know, but suggest outside foot forward. Because it's easier to drop your weight onto it if you do decide to corner pedal down.

Theory needs real world testing!

have been using outside foot back when pedals flat - allows you to push the front wheel with your arms, and the rear with that foot..
may be poor technique but seems to work when feeling too muppetty to put the outside pedal down like i "should"

HTH(I'm a twerp)

having the outside foot down is more important than having it forwards or backwards.

I use the Danose technique of coming to a complete stop, unclipping then planting the inside foot on the ground.
Once this is done rotate the bike around foot before proceeding down the hill.
Seems to work well

istepinyards wrote:I use the Danose technique of coming to a complete stop, unclipping then planting the inside foot on the ground.
Once this is done rotate the bike around foot before proceeding down the hill.
Seems to work well

I though he was still on cages and straps?

james wrote:having the outside foot down is more important than having it forwards or backwards.

Really?

Yes.

istepinyards wrote:I use the Danose technique of coming to a complete stop, unclipping then planting the inside foot on the ground.
Once this is done rotate the bike around foot before proceeding down the hill.
Seems to work well

He'll be along soon no doubt

Outside foot forward - when I remember.

What about when you're doing skids?
I love shoving a foot out level with the front axle and seeing how hard you can turn.

Trail wrote:

james wrote:having the outside foot down is more important than having it forwards or backwards.

Really?

try putting more weight on your front foot than your back foot and hold your feet level

surely the answer depends on terrain, obstacles, speed, surface grip degree of spasticity in th operator etc etc.

one would think, however that if the terrain allows then either outside foot level and forward, or outside foot down. OUtside foot down would lower CG and CM a useful amount and mean you could weight the outside pedal with all your bodyweight if necessary. leaves your upper body free to move and allow you to grip with your thighs. (Grip with your thighs woman, I'm nearly falling off.)

but what do I know.