I can peddle a bike and once I get going I'm fine, but it's just starting and stopping thats hard. I would like to know how to position my feet on the peddles when starting and stopping; I know this kind of sounds wierd but I would be grateful for any help you could give me!
By the way, when I am sitting centered on the seat, my feet can only barly reach the ground on either side....is my bike too big?
2007-04-08 06:02:21 · 6 answers · asked by Liz 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
stand straddled over the bike frame or one foot on either side of the bike. Position one pedal at roughly half way down. That same pedal you position will be your starting pedal or forward momentum. Place your foot on that pedal and push down while at the same time raising your body to the saddle. Once your on the saddle, position your other foot on the pedal and push down. Try to relax your arms and hands because i'm sure you have a SUPER FIRM grip. Keeping the bike straight takes a little practice but this will help you get started. Now, stopping, as you pull the brake lever, slightly lean your body back to counter act the momentum of going forward. place your feet off the pedals and on the ground.
When your sitting on the saddle, only the tips of your feet are to touch. No more than your big toe. Any more and the saddle is too low or too high.
2007-04-09 05:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by vail2073 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going from a 125 to a 600CC bike will be a huge increase in power, especially for a light rider. If you make this jump, take a long, long time to get used to the bike before you try to really get on the power, or you'll be sliding down the road flat on your back, and watching your bike pinwheel across the pavement. It will wheelie right out from under you... You might consider getting something in between, and riding that for awhile. Maybe a used bike in the range of 350-400 CC? That way, you can sell it after awhile, and not take such a beating on the depreciation. Or you can keep it, and have a spare bike. Be sure you've got great leathers before you try riding a bigger bike, and an even better helmet. Remember the rule about helmets - put a $10 helmet on a $10 head.
2016-05-20 00:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by ute 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bike is probably not too big. Your riding position is determined by your position when riding, not when dismounting. When you start and stop, try to be off the front of the saddle. When stopping try to position your body over the top tube of the bike, not the seat. You will be able to touch the ground from this point and be able to balance.
2007-04-08 07:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand up when starting the bike if you can keep your balance; this will help you start a lot faster. For stopping can't you just use the breaks? When gaining speed, have your toes on the back of the pedals and slowly move your feet upwards. When breaking have the souls of your feet in the middle of the pedal.
2007-04-08 06:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by Robert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, if you have set your bike correctly, you won't be able to touch the ground with your feet. Your saddle should be high enough so you could almost stretch your leg on the downswing. If you feel too stretched out (the bars too far away from you, causing you to lean forward), then maybe it's too big.
2007-04-08 10:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...when you start have the upper part of your foot on the pedals, when you stop have the middle part of your foot on the pedal..... but im not a bike riding expert, just a normal person who can ride bike......wierd question
2007-04-08 06:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋