Quote Originally Posted by Raindrop View Post
When you are in the saddle and your leg is extended toward the bottom or 6:00 position, foot level, you should have a very minimal bend in your knee. Then, leveling your feet (three and nine o'clock positions) have the instructor check (either eyeballing it, or better yet, with a plumb line) that the forward knee angle, lines up with the pedal spindle or the ball of the foot. Then, pedal a few times to make sure your hips aren't rocking in the saddle.
Raindrop--I've just started spinning again after a several-year layoff due to injuries, laziness, etc., and I couldn't for the life of me remember how to set my bike up. I used your suggestions in class yesterday and the bike felt great. OK, so the class itself kicked my a$$ , but the bike was nice and comfortable.