http://www.bases.org.uk/newsite/pdf...ct book etc.pdf
Including:
Effect of pedaling technique on torque distribution and metabolic efficiency in cyclists - this study shows that pulling up is less efficient than ordinary pedaling. I would agree with this study, especially if it used subjects that had not trained to pedal in this fashion. Interestingly, one of the authors (Ian Mayhew) is a long-time PowerCranks advocate. I will have to contact him to get his take on this. I, of course, have my own thoughts as to how this says anything about PC use - it doesn’t.
Comparison of power output between Rotor and normalcranks during a 16.1 km time trial - no difference seen
Vascular damage in competitive cyclists from repeated mechanical stress (this doesn’t have anything to do with Chips problem but is looking at the iliac arteries - the hip area)
Relationship between gross, delta, and pedaling efficiency “They found that a significant amount of the force produced (~25%) during the downstroke of the pedaling action was used to overcome negative forces from the trailing leg.”
Power output related to exposure time in professional road cycling. Many will find this interesting as a way of predicting performance in long races based upon shorter efforts
Anyhow, I predict this has the potential to stimulate a lot of discussion and controversy.
Frank