Don't Rely on Your Straps! Standing Start Physics & Pedal Dynamics

Описание: We’ve all heard the advice: "Pull up on the backstroke in a standing start to get more power." But does the data actually support that, or are we just creating "negative torque" that robs us of power & slows us down?

In this video, I dive deep into the physics and data of the Track Standing Start. Using my Assioma Pro RS2 power pedals and the Garmin Pedal Dynamics suite, I run a series of controlled tests on my LeMond Revolution trainer (fixed gear setup).

The Experiment: I perform several maximal standing starts using two distinct techniques:

Push Only: My standard technique, performed without pedal straps.

Push & Pull: Actively trying to "rip" the pedal up on the backstroke using tight straps.

By overlaying the real-time Torque Effectiveness (TE) data directly onto the footage, we can see exactly how the pedal stroke changes. We look for the moment "negative torque" is created and discuss how active pulling can actually disrupt your power phase.

The Safety Factor: I also tackle a dangerous misconception in track cycling: that straps are a fail-safe against pulling out. I demonstrate exactly how easy it is to "pull out" of a pedal even with straps tightened down, and why relying on "pulling up" is a recipe for a bad outcome.

What we cover:

The biomechanical reason why "Pushing" is more efficient than "Pulling."

Live data comparison: Standard vs. Pulling technique.

The myth of the "Fail-Safe" pedal strap.

Demonstration: How a pedal pull-out actually happens.

What is your standing start technique? Do you swear by the pull, or have you found that pushing is the only way to stay connected? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

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