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Author:  Pillow Pants [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Midsole cleat position

This is a tangent from my other thread regarding hot foot here:

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=13429

Has anyone tried this? Seems interesting. I've pushed my cleats back as far as possible for now. Doesn't feel as springy gazelle like but you have more of an "in the bike" feel. A combo of this along with Specialized BG inserts and shims seem to have helped alot with the hot foot. Supposedly you gain about 10% more power because you're using less calf and more quad/glute. I have yet to confirm this. Don't wanna re-drill my shoes yet!

http://www.joefrielsblog.com/2011/03/mi ... mance.html

Author:  Brian [ Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Midsole cleat position

Just my $.02, but pedaling with the midsole is a more "natural" position. Just look at the majority of people who ride bikes without clipless pedals, especially kids. They're not on their toes.

For maximum power output though, I'm not sure how one could argue against engaging the calf muscles. If you don't believe me, see how high you can jump without using your calves.

I have a lot of respect for Friel, but I believe the context of the gains from midsole riding was to preserve running form in triathletes.

Again, just my $.02.

Author:  Pillow Pants [ Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Midsole cleat position

I concur. My interest is in how if at all this would effectively apply to MTB vs Tri for kinetic energy output vs longevity.

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