- Mar 12, 2009
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The first thing I noticed when I started using clipless pedals is that you can push and pull the pedals with your feet/legs.
I also have heard of the terms "pedaling squares" and "pedaling circles". I assume that pedaling squares means that you only push and don't pull with your feet.
In the interest of getting more power to the road, I try and focus on "pedaling circles" but find that as the cadence gets higher, I end up robbing the power of my downstroke by concentrating on trying to get a good powerful upstroke. When climbing, it seems easier to pull with one foot while pushing with the other; possibly because my cadence is not as high.
I am wondering what pedaling styles are others using out there? Anybody just push without pulling? Also, any tips on getting a smooth circular pedaling motion without mounting a set of PowerCranks on my bike?
Also, of course, what do the pros do to go so fast for hours at a time?
I also have heard of the terms "pedaling squares" and "pedaling circles". I assume that pedaling squares means that you only push and don't pull with your feet.
In the interest of getting more power to the road, I try and focus on "pedaling circles" but find that as the cadence gets higher, I end up robbing the power of my downstroke by concentrating on trying to get a good powerful upstroke. When climbing, it seems easier to pull with one foot while pushing with the other; possibly because my cadence is not as high.
I am wondering what pedaling styles are others using out there? Anybody just push without pulling? Also, any tips on getting a smooth circular pedaling motion without mounting a set of PowerCranks on my bike?
Also, of course, what do the pros do to go so fast for hours at a time?