"and a flawless amount of pressure on the pedals"
Ding!
This is one of the big things that many people miss when talking about PoE. Whenever traction is at a premium, that uncontrolled free spin of the cranks and subsequent smashing in the pawls of low PoE is a recipe for breaking the rear wheel loose, spinning out, and dabbing at the least if not smashing a knee on a control or taking a stem to the gut. Being able to just stand up and stomp any time, without your foot potentially free-falling for a few centimeters, is just so powerful, and makes everyone better! Like you said, most riders can (and will) adjust to it, but low PoE is always going to require more thought for that kind of riding, and thinking takes energy.
May 15, 2023, 8:13 a.m. - Justin White
"and a flawless amount of pressure on the pedals" Ding! This is one of the big things that many people miss when talking about PoE. Whenever traction is at a premium, that uncontrolled free spin of the cranks and subsequent smashing in the pawls of low PoE is a recipe for breaking the rear wheel loose, spinning out, and dabbing at the least if not smashing a knee on a control or taking a stem to the gut. Being able to just stand up and stomp any time, without your foot potentially free-falling for a few centimeters, is just so powerful, and makes everyone better! Like you said, most riders can (and will) adjust to it, but low PoE is always going to require more thought for that kind of riding, and thinking takes energy.