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4 SETTING UP AND OPERATING THE g•force RT

4.1.2 Foot Positioning

For greatest pedaling eﬃciency, the ball of the foot should be placed over the center of the pedal. This

may feel awkward or unnatural at ﬁrst, but it is to your beneﬁt to maintain a foot position that maximizes

your exercising eﬃciency. After a short while, this position will begin to feel quite comfortable. Avoid

pedaling the bike with the arch of your foot centered on the pedal of the bike. Although this may seem

like a comfortable position, the arch of the foot has far less support than the ball of the foot. Pedaling for

long distances or extended periods of time with the pedal centered on the arch of the foot may cause

unnecessary pain and could lead to a more extensive injury.

As you become more familiar with your new ﬁtness bike, you may want to consider a strapless pedal

system such as the LeMond® Dual-sided Indoor Cycling Pedal. This type of pedal has long been used by

professional and serious recreational cyclists to maximize the eﬃciency of their pedal stroke and keep

the foot in the correct position.

4.1.3 Pedal Strap Adjustment

The straps of the g•force RT are designed to allow you to adjust the pedal to your individual foot size.

The pedals include spring-loaded, locking clips for easy adjustments. Follow the steps below to adjust

the straps so that your foot does not slip or slide about on the pedal.

1. Place the ball of each foot on the center of the pedal and under the strap.

2. Rotate the pedals until one foot is in the position closest to you.

3. To tighten the strap, simply pull down on the end of the strap until it ﬁts snugly over your shoe.

Make sure that the strap is secure, but not overly tight or pressing uncomfortably on your foot.

4. Repeat these steps for the other foot.

5. To loosen the pedal strap, press down at the top of the clip that holds the strap secure, and pull

the strap up. Release the clip to lock the strap into place.

Now that you have established a riding position, take a few minutes to ride the bike and conﬁrm that

your position is comfortable. Start pedaling at a slow pace with your toes and knees pointed directly for-

ward. Hold the grips lightly and in a position that allows your shoulders and upper body to relax. Pedal

easily at a low resistance until you feel conﬁdent that you could ride in that position comfortably for the

duration of your workout.

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