Overrun seems to be key to win power stages and, ofcourse, every weekend warrior wants it. Bosch has it and Shimano's upcoming update will give you the chance to turn it up to a similar level to Bosch.
But, are we really sure that overrun is such a good thing? It might get you up the hill faster, but it might also mess up your technique, promoting brute force over finesse and control.
Personally, I ride a Shimano EP801. I'm waiting for the update to hit the eTube app and try the extended overrun.
However, I like to ride trial-like trails and I indulge in pedal kicks and the likes. I have a moto trial background.
What little overrun I get from the EP801 is still enough to throw me off balance. The only time it helps is when going full steam up a steep rocky section with little style and lots of hope.
So my question is: will this drive to ever more overrun kill a more technical riding? Should you avoid overrun at all when riding trials, expecially downhill?
But, are we really sure that overrun is such a good thing? It might get you up the hill faster, but it might also mess up your technique, promoting brute force over finesse and control.
Personally, I ride a Shimano EP801. I'm waiting for the update to hit the eTube app and try the extended overrun.
However, I like to ride trial-like trails and I indulge in pedal kicks and the likes. I have a moto trial background.
What little overrun I get from the EP801 is still enough to throw me off balance. The only time it helps is when going full steam up a steep rocky section with little style and lots of hope.
So my question is: will this drive to ever more overrun kill a more technical riding? Should you avoid overrun at all when riding trials, expecially downhill?