ES9.0 Bikes Owner’s Guide 8
Foot
Position
Pedal
Cadence
Breathing
Riders are most efficient if they place
the ball of their foot in the center of
the pedal.
Other riders are more comfortable
if the arch of their foot is against
the pedal. Riders are encouraged to
be as efficient as possible, but use
your own judgment in the comfort/
efficiency trade-off.
Mostriderswillfindacomfort/efficiency sweetspotata
pedalcadencearound80rpm.Moreseriousr idersdesiring
maximum performance typically pedal at around 100 rpm. For
electromechanical and safety reasons, the bike will not provide
the fully requested workload when your pedal cadence falls
below 55 rpm.
Breatheinaregularandrelaxedmanner.Manyexercisersdo
not breathe enough, which reduces their exercise capacity and
comfort. You might want to try breathing deeper and more
frequently to see if it helps your exercise regime.
Getting Comfortable
chapter One: Riding Your Bike