There is an interesting short article on the Pez cycling news site discussing a recent investigation comparing cycling efficiency with VO2 max in elite cyclists. It concludes that those with "lesser genetic potential" (i.e., lower VO2 max) make up for same by improving cycling efficiency.
While I am not sure I agree with the conclusions of the study, it does go to one of the purported benefits of PC's, improving cycling efficiency. So, Tom ... another "scientific" reason to keep it up.
See the article at:
http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=850
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Frank,
An original Ironman and the Inventor of PowerCranks
While I am not sure I agree with the conclusions of the study, it does go to one of the purported benefits of PC's, improving cycling efficiency. So, Tom ... another "scientific" reason to keep it up.
See the article at:
http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=850
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Frank,
An original Ironman and the Inventor of PowerCranks