Differing feet position on pedals

mercedism

Only got flats, but noticed my right foot naturally tends to sit slightly to the outside of the pedal (very slight overhang), while the left one plants perfect. I can shift it over no problem and doesn't hurt or feel unusual, just the way it naturally sits. But feel i need to check it every so often so that any jumps i am getting a good base.

Anybody else have this and will it rectify after time (haven't been riding long).?

1mancity2

At the start I was always looking to see if my feet were square on the pedals, you either get used to it or don't notice it after a while, but I still check before I do jumps etc.

cooldad

I find my left hangs out a bit, only notice it when I stand up and generally try and shift it a bit but doesn't worry me - it never slips and sometimes easier to leave it than lift my foot.

Mojo_666

My right moves around more than my left, but I can feel it if it's off and adjust accordingly, I don't need to look.

cooldad

I don't look, can just feel it, but I do wear shoes with soft soles.

JBA

Change to SPDs. Your feet are always in the right place then.

cooldad

There's always one!

Chunkers1980

Well, actually, there're lots! ;-)

cooldad

Chunkers1980 wrote:

Well, actually, there're lots! ;-)

Yup on average half of all people are below average intelligence.

delcol

I'll never turn to the dark side.. :roll:

The Rookie

cooldad wrote:

Chunkers1980 wrote:

Well, actually, there're lots! ;-)

Yup on average half of all people are below average intelligence.

You're assuming that intelligence follows a standard deviation curve, otherwise, no not true.

Based on SPD v flat use, its clear there are a smaller number of above average intelligence as overall I see less cyclists using SPD's than the multitude of others still using vintage flats.

Simon

cooldad

The Beginner wrote:

cooldad wrote:

Chunkers1980 wrote:

Well, actually, there're lots! ;-)

Yup on average half of all people are below average intelligence.

You're assuming that intelligence follows a standard deviation curve, otherwise, no not true.

Based on SPD v flat use, its clear there are a smaller number of above average intelligence as overall I see less cyclists using SPD's than the multitude of others still using vintage flats.

Simon

Based on my studies in crudcatcher, I would say most people are around fairly bright amoeba level.

mar_k

I would have thought SPD's could be quite dangerous when used off road?

andy46

Back on topic, my left foot also hangs slightly off the pedal but it feels more comfortable there.

mercedism

Cool, not the lone John Wayne i thought i was. Not a problem as still feel i have sufficient footing, so will just carry on, probably get used to learning to feel its in the right place prior to any jumps.

1mancity2

mercedism wrote:

Cool, not the lone John Wayne i thought i was. Not a problem as still feel i have sufficient footing, so will just carry on, probably get used to learning to feel its in the right place prior to any jumps.

Yeap!

delcol

i sometimes do it usually with my left foot,, at first i used to glance down to see were my feet were at, but with time it just becomes second nature, you just know by feel...

cycle monster

It all comes down to whether you dress to the left or the right.

mtb crazy

just ride whats a comfortable position for you. i ride flats too and sometimes your foot can slip into a different position but so long as your foots on the pedal it should be fine :-)