I will be the first to admit that I do not know all there is to know about positioning
That makes two of us.
Slight toe down is normal, but a lot will definitely sap some power. You have been riding this way for so long, that when you try to change (if you try) you will lose power initially but likely find it will be temporary....and may be this injury is acute and not related to this position aspect at all?
Oh, and yes my saddle is low. In fact it is too low for me, I am in the process of raising it (little by little) to the correct height. I lowered it when I started SSing because I stand so much, and because I like it out of the way when things get hairy. BUT as I ride longer and faster, it becomes apparent that I will be faster with a better fit....go figure....Duh!
It is a balance between "fun" riding and "fast" riding. Sort of like why you are starting to see Gravity Droppers popping up on the bikes ridden by aggressive riders. They want the saddle low for descending, and higher for developing power.
Yeah, me too...
That makes two of us.
Slight toe down is normal, but a lot will definitely sap some power. You have been riding this way for so long, that when you try to change (if you try) you will lose power initially but likely find it will be temporary....and may be this injury is acute and not related to this position aspect at all?
Oh, and yes my saddle is low. In fact it is too low for me, I am in the process of raising it (little by little) to the correct height. I lowered it when I started SSing because I stand so much, and because I like it out of the way when things get hairy. BUT as I ride longer and faster, it becomes apparent that I will be faster with a better fit....go figure....Duh!
It is a balance between "fun" riding and "fast" riding. Sort of like why you are starting to see Gravity Droppers popping up on the bikes ridden by aggressive riders. They want the saddle low for descending, and higher for developing power.