Quote Originally Posted by Irulan View Post
When riding platform pedals, the foot position is NOT the same as when you ride clipless. The pedal spindle (axle) should be under the arch of your foot, or at least behind the ball of the foot towards the center of the arch. Pressuring the foot for contact with the flat pedal is an important part of technique, and you can't pressure it correctly if you are positioned like you do on clipless. There are several technique reasons why you position your foot as described above. I'm pretty sure we've discussed this at length on the MTB board?
Excellent! So good to know! I'll look more into the mountain bike forum! Thank you!