Originally Posted by
pallen
I completely agree with their conclusion - that pedaling technique is not that significant to power output. Notice their conclusions mention nothing comparing to platforms, sprinting or climbing a steep hill. Is there a graph showing power output on platforms?
+1
I have a road bike with clipless and a road bike with platforms. On the same climb, my clipless bike is faster than my platforms.
Aero being equal, in order to go faster, you need to put our more power (or prolonged power).
Conclusion: I am putting out more power (or maintaining the same amount longer) with clipless.
This isn't that hard.