Could please inform about the gearing when out of the saddle. Should use the gearing before out of the saddle or at the time out of the saddle. Of course it depends on the road. Thank you.
Great point, I should have mentioned. I found myself always grinding, so I don't focus on this very much. But if you are already spinning while seated, it is useful to go one or two gears higher (harder) so to compensate the extra push from the weight shift to the pedals.
What has made the difference for me is bending my elbows, relaxing my arms and engaging my glutes. By doing so, I make sure to put all my body weight through my legs. Nice video as usual. Fantastic september day in the golden hour.
Yes. I do the same. Never really thought about the process as I’ve been doing it since my early teens (a long time ago). As you say you can easily add 150watts on top of normal efforts in short bursts. A good solid explanation. And I’ve met the nice chap that stopped a few time in the park. Cheers again.
Great video as usual. As for rocking the bike, I would respectfully add that one should not try to either keep it straight up or consciously rock it from side to side. Just concentrate on efficient power transfer, cadence and the bike will find it's own movement based on the riders input. The bike will do it's own "dance".
Absolutely, you expressed it very well, same concept I tried to explain. The objective is to load the weight on the pedal, the bike rocks to allow a better alignment for your leg, ankle and and hip.
Saw a video from Zack Morris an EF pro racing coach talking about dropping the weight through the pedals. Absolutely changed my climbing and out of saddle technique. 👍🏻
I grew up riding bmx and mountain biking. It took me a year or maybe two to get comfortable in the saddle (primarily gearing and building my skin up for the wear and tear). I still stand up immediately when climbing, sprinting or just when the mood hits me, as it is so comfortable for me.
That's great. However I also suspect it happens that some of us stand up on the pedals as the seated position is not correct and can't generate enough power. Might need another video on that!
Always like watching your content. Have you ever had an issue with banging your knees on your handlebar when climbing out the saddle. To make the bike feel good out the saddle I had to put a 12cm stem on the bike, but that made me too stretched out when seated, so then pushed the seat forward 1cm and raise the saddle to compensate. But the downside is shifting too much weight onto the hands for long rides.
I am on a 12cm stem anyway, usually I don't have this problem. I also worked on the fore aft saddle position, you need to find a good balance between forward position and weight on the hands. A good saddle with the cut out also helps in rotating the pelvis forward and avoid backwards rotation that reduces the reach.
Buenas dias Señor Federico.. From my own experience by applying this technique, I can climb more effecient and manageable breathing as well.. In short, less pressure for me.. Gracias.. ^^
Hi again Federico, great to bump in to you whilst making this video (really good info, thanks) - and thanks for the 15 seconds of fame 😀 See you again soon.
Interesting video - thanks. Do you think that you cycle faster out of the saddle in a slightly higher gear but with a lower cadence, as compared with sitting down and spinning with a lower gear?
The weight transfer is higher while riding out of the saddle and this helps grinding. Ultimately you are able to ride faster when pushing higher gears this way, but it is tiring. At the same time I also try to set up my seated position where I can still push hard on the pedals. I see many riders that are sitting too high where their only option is spinning, without the possibility to push hard as the seated position is inefficient. I like to feel the ability to press hard both standing and seated.
How could it be possible being from Italy and dreaming of a French bike…as good as it may be…the Italian steel frame bikes of that era are things of legend.
I know, I realise now it was a small shop in a small holiday town, maybe could not afford to stock the expensive Italian bikes. Peugeot were the first race bikes I saw 😊
That Siroko gear looks good on you Federico, but I don't know if it can do justice to my own body. I have a similar hairless cranium but the rest of me may stretch the fabric in places the designers have not allowed for. Just remember when standing to pedal to be careful of the fellow behind taking shelter. The bike can appear to shoot backwards 30 or 40 cm when the rider stands.
I usually keep my ankles locked at around 90 degrees and bent knees to allow a powerful movement. The angle of the back would depend on the gradient. It should feel a natural movement, focusing on the weight transfer
