Interesting discussion. I ride fixed a lot so don't want to give up retention entirely, but both my derailleur bikes have M324s with flats on one side for the opportunity to ride unrestrained. I know that even a few agressive riders I've talked with (eg, one man who leaves suspended, multi-geared peers in his wake up steep singltrack on a ss rigid with flat pedals) don't seem to lose any speed with flat pedals (my term for non-retaining pedals).
On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 1:35 PM, charlie <charles_v...@hotmail.com> wrote: > I'm with there all the way and have had similar experiences after > going un-attached. Once your contact points are dialed in for maximum > comfort then its just a matter of ones physical limitations. I found > that I could ride for longer periods without discomfort after > switching my pedal/shoe combo coupled with a change in my mindset > toward riding. These days I ride easier and definitely try to spin > more in lower gears. I also try to keep my heart rate on the lower > side avoiding the need to consume excessive carbs to replace all the > "rocket fuel". The result is, I have more fun, avoid overdoing it and > make better food choices when I'm not riding. I do however manage some > all out sprinting here and there to keep the "fast twitchers" from > completely atrophying. > > On Jun 5, 4:10 am, Bruce Herbitter <bruce.herbit...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I rode a hard 75 course yesterday in Keen sandals and MKS Sylvan (un >> attached) pedals) After getting up a long 16% climb 2d in our group, another >> rider asked me how I could do it without being clipped in. It's easy. I >> still pedal in a circle and use mainly the muscles on the back of my legs to >> climb. I give up hip flexor lift, but gain zero hotspots, no knee or ankle >> pain, and no falling over from forgetting to clip out. The MKS touring light >> is a good pedal but as others have said, the Lambda/GripKing is better from >> spreading the pressure out on a comfy ride. I toured several hundred miles >> last week on mine (on a Saluki) and had no foot issues at any time, and lost >> no average speed. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 12:55 AM, charlie <charles_v...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> > Like I said, your mileage may vary (YMMV).......what I am trying to >> > point out is that perhaps our bodies are telling us when we are >> > overdoing it when we have excessive pain or exercise related injury. I >> > referred to Grants "dual athlete" concept because I agree with it as >> > it relates to some of his other musings on exercise and good health >> > (Grok style) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
