I think most folks would agree this guy is the fastest flat pedal racer on the planet. His signature shoes are fairly darn stiff. His signature pedal is plane (flat-flat) 111x99x18mm (LxWxD). I think it's fair to say he's using a more arch-over-axle (mid-foot) position.
For the record though, and I think it's clearly laid out in the article and well represented in most folks comments, it really doesn't matter what the most efficient, most powerful, most dynamic flat pedal position is, or what Sam Hill is using to win races.
Clearly, folks use a range of positions from ball-over-axle to arch-over-axle, for whatever reason they do that, which is also well represented in the comments, and my hope is/was to engage them in thinking about what pedal shape may work best _for them_ and how their pedal position affects the fit of their bicycle.
Before my injury, I was more ball-over and now I'm very arch-over. They both work(ed) great for me.
Sept. 2, 2022, 1:56 p.m. - Andrew Major
I think most folks would agree this guy is the fastest flat pedal racer on the planet. His signature shoes are fairly darn stiff. His signature pedal is plane (flat-flat) 111x99x18mm (LxWxD). I think it's fair to say he's using a more arch-over-axle (mid-foot) position. For the record though, and I think it's clearly laid out in the article and well represented in most folks comments, it really doesn't matter what the most efficient, most powerful, most dynamic flat pedal position is, or what Sam Hill is using to win races. Clearly, folks use a range of positions from ball-over-axle to arch-over-axle, for whatever reason they do that, which is also well represented in the comments, and my hope is/was to engage them in thinking about what pedal shape may work best _for them_ and how their pedal position affects the fit of their bicycle. Before my injury, I was more ball-over and now I'm very arch-over. They both work(ed) great for me.  