Left/Right Pedal Balance

If you have a dual-sided power meter (we highly recommend InfoCrank) you’ll no doubt be paying attention to your pedal balance.  This is the proportion of power that you derive from each of your legs.  While some folks pedal with nearly 50/50 balance, most folks are off by a few percent one way or the other.  It’s also quite common to pedal one way in Easy and Endurance zones, and differently in zones that require more force and different muscle recruitment patterns.  For example, a rider may pedal with a 47/53 balance while just riding along, but levels out at 50/50 when hammering. If your pedal balance is more than 5% off, it is worth exploring why that is. Factors like bike fit, injury compensation (or the legacy thereof), and core stability all could play a role. For smooth pedaling, you want to be as close to 50/50 as possible.