Have We Been Getting Cleat Position All Wrong?

Have we been mounting our cleats in the wrong place all along? In this video, we challenge the traditional cycling wisdom of positioning cleats under the ball of the foot and investigate the potential benefits of the mid-foot cleat position. Joined by bike-fitting legends Phil Burt and Colby Pearce, Si analyzes how sliding your cleats back—especially when combined with shorter cranks—can increase pedaling efficiency and reduce calf fatigue. We put the theory to the test on the trainer and out on the road to see if this setup lives up to the hype. Chapters ⏱️ 00:00 - Have we been mounting our c