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The guy just sell me a clipless pedals for $70. He didnt do anything. I bought it anyway

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@n18 162348 wrote:

Could you post your height and weight?

Without a bike fit, try adjusting seat height, one inch or 3/4 at a time, then measure the time it takes a certain segment. Preferably a segment that is a slow steady uphill. I found that by raising the seat, I got more efficient, up until a certain point, then efficiency drops. So that would be the sweet spot. Also, if you consistently find yourself sliding forward on your seat after cycling for a while, then slide your seat forward. This is assuming that the seat was level to begin with.

I’m 5’4, 153 lbs.

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@Subby 162341 wrote:

Suggestion: always do the Arlington loop counter-clockwise. The good news is if you feel completely drained you are doing it right.

I done this like 3 times already and always I need to dismount at least twice on some uphills. I feel like I would die after the uphills. Lol. I dont know, but I guess its mental that I’m always hesitating if I could make the uphill or not without dismounting. The problem is after I mounted again, I feel drained.

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I usually bike the whole Arlington Loop 3-4 times a week. It will took me 1hr 40mins to finish it. The problem is almost all bikers pass through me even grandmas and granpas. Lol. Not sure if I’m just really slow and using a fitness bike or the other bikers are all using road bike with clipless pedals. Or probably combination of both. I’m tired of being passed by a lot, that’s why I’m thinking if clipless pedals will help me to go faster. But now I’m scared to use the clipless because I’m afraid to fall.

I also feel completely drained after uphills in custis trails after I pedalled up. Do you have any suggestion on this?

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