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Thread: Pedaling Stlyes for cyclists

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08-04-2008, 08:56 PM

dar917

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I am a: Type 1

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Location: MN

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin

Hi Dar!

The lifting/pulling on the upstroke requires that you are using either toe-clips or cleats. That allows you to actually pull up during the upstroke because you are connected to the pedals.

As I mentioned in a later post, this does add power & speed but I also found that it is really not sustainable for long periods of time.

Ah OK! Thanks.