And why would they study a rider RIGIDLY attached to a bicycle? I know of nobody that rides that way. The attachment between a bike and a rider is fluid and multi-tiered, so their study model is crap.
>>And why would they study a rider RIGIDLY attached to a bicycle? I know of nobody that rides that way. The attachment between a bike and a rider is fluid and multi-tiered, so their study model is crap.
Anyone who takes riding seriously knows that rigid attachment is essential to efficiency. A good seat, ergonomic handlebars, perfectly fitting frame, and feet locked to the pedals is a very rigid attachment. Watch a good rider and you see no wasted motion with legs that push down and pull up on the pedals to use both sets of muscles to power the bike.