Kurt Stephens

Interesting video about the relationship of body weight and optimal body position related to generalized center of mass and the angle of the pedal during the top of the stroke. Sheds some light on the KOPS (knee-over-pedal) myth.

I’ve been riding as forward as possible to get my body weight forward of the bottom bracket and over the pedal at the “11 o’clock” position. A more forward position helps keep cadence up in preparation for transitioning to running and makes it easier to get up out of the saddle.