2007-11-14 04:36:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
My answer is somewhat similar to some of answers above, but here is my two cents anyway:
Whether your feet touch the ground depends on your preference. If you want to get more power out of every paddling, you would want your knees bend to be fairly straight when your feet reach the lowest point of the paddlings. If you need to stop, you can always jump off your seat and get back on once you get the bike going again.
However, if you want more control, especially in mountain biking on hiking trails, it's better to have your feet touches the ground in addition with lowered center of gravity for balance.
I have a moutain bike which I adjust the seat frequently depending on the activity I do. If for street riding, I adjust the seat higher for speed and power. If for true mountain biking, I adjust the seat lower for balance and control. Hope this helps.
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2007-11-14 05:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by XReader 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's very unlikely that your feet should touch the ground while on the seat. On a BMX bike they will because the seat is purposely low. On standard road and mountain bikes you will not be able too.
Apparently this above answers are from kids or people that otherwise don't ride at all. The seat on most (non BMX) bikes should be high enough so you have a slight bend to your knee when pedaling. If your seat is set like this you will NOT be able to touch the ground sitting. What you do is get off the seat before you stop. It's that easy and millions do this.
2007-11-14 05:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It can depend on the type of bike and riding you are going to do. If you want to be competive, most good bike stores (not general retailors) will "fit" your bike to you... some charge for this. This means adjusting the seat height, fore/aft, bars, etc. But basically, your leg should still have a very slight bend (not 100% locked straight) when your foot is at the lowest point on the pedal and you are sitting on the seat. I race in triathlons (where you swim, then bike, then run), and I can't touch the ground at all from the seat on my race bike. If you are just general riding, it comes down to your experience and confidence level.
2007-11-14 04:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by cdndave77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may not want ur feet to actually be flat on the ground, that means your bike maybe to short for you I would suggest at least your tip toes, just to help in the groin area and you want to be comfortable and in case you have to stop for some reason very quickly happy riding. I would certainly sit on several before I purchased that one you can also get anew seat if not and you should be able to adjust it try asking at a cyclist shop they can give you the professional thought on this
2007-11-14 04:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by just a mom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a lil bit- like if u r sittin on it only ur tipy toes should b touching, u should not b able 2 put both ur feet on the ground and u should not b balancin in air.
by the tipy toes touchin u r able 2 feel the ground at a stop and lean over on one foot.
another way 2 mesure if a bike is ur for ur height is to stand over the top tube and have about 1.5-2 inches between the top tube and ur groin. also is good 4 preventin accidents u know wa i mean cuz it will hurt even 4 girls trust me.
gluck and ride for commutin its great :)
2007-11-14 04:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by Mona 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Mtrl... is actual, you probably did no longer state whilst you're on flat pedals on no longer even nevertheless it is frequently from having the ball of your foot located over the spindle. the different component is at the same time as some can pedal this variety the reason being in the type you pedal, at the same time as pedaling some in the process the backside of the stroke have their feet down, others up, some on the brink of flat.
2016-10-16 12:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can touch the ground while sitting on the saddle, your knees will explode if you try to pedal any distance.
Correct saddle height will leave your leg just slightly bent at the bottom of your pedal stroke.
2007-11-14 08:22:37 · answer #7 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people say that you should be able to touch the tips of your toes at least on the ground while you are on the seat, so that you can balance yourself much easier when stopped.
2007-11-14 04:40:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I was always told that you should only be able to touch the ground with your toes
2007-11-14 04:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by Uz2BAZroBoy 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
the ball of one foot at least... unless it's a track bike
2007-11-15 04:04:31 · answer #10 · answered by wha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋