Re: yet another stillstand post

On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:30:08 -0600, muniracer
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>first i practiced stillstands with the front of my wheel against a wall,
>so i can apply pressure forward without moving the wheel and i can
>stillstand for basically as long as my patience will allow (around 30
>seconds).
I never tried that. Good idea as a precursor to proper stillstanding.

>a) when i am standed on the pedals, should my legs be loose, or tight?
My personal preference is tight.
>b) how should i distribute the weight on both pedals?
Such that you stand still. I.e., on flat ground, the weight should be
equal.
>c) should i adjust balance with arms or body?
Not sure what is best. I do both.
>d) should my weight be above the wheel, or should i lean a certain
>way?
Above the wheel (support point). Otherwise you inevitably will fall.
>e) should i pedal slightly when i start to lean forward or back?
No, that is considered cheating. Stand STILL you know. I don't know
how literally this should be taken. I'm sure that with sensitive
enough equipment you could detect some fore/aft movement in every
stillstand.

Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
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