I happened across Steve Hogg's Cyclefit website and was interested in his theories on rearward cleat placement relative to the ball of the foot. It happened that in the early 80's we discussed this theory and thought it made sense, but with nailed-on cleats and knee problems already, did not want to take the risk and try it.
While not having a lot of miles under me yet to validate the concept in my case after returning to cycling from a 10 year sabbatical, I have to say that after one week of moderate training there has been a noticeable change in post ride muscle pain, recovery time and a general sense of improved performance (speeds are definitely up, but that may be simply due to accumulated miles).
I moved my speedplays to the furthest rear position on my Sidi Genius shoe
(about 5 mm) and really like the change. Has anyone else experimented with this - or is this really old news?
While not having a lot of miles under me yet to validate the concept in my case after returning to cycling from a 10 year sabbatical, I have to say that after one week of moderate training there has been a noticeable change in post ride muscle pain, recovery time and a general sense of improved performance (speeds are definitely up, but that may be simply due to accumulated miles).
I moved my speedplays to the furthest rear position on my Sidi Genius shoe
(about 5 mm) and really like the change. Has anyone else experimented with this - or is this really old news?