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Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

This study, Bilateral pedaling asymmetry durin......

This study, Bilateral pedaling asymmetry durin... [J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2007] - PubMed - NCBI (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17369798), might be a bit more useful. It also found asymmetry...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-14, 02:14 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

Okay, there are studies, but how relevant are...

Okay, there are studies, but how relevant are they and what do they actually show with respect to asymmetry and the usefulness of a left arm only power meter? The first study you cite isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

It would be interesting to see some data on this,...

It would be interesting to see some data on this, but we are fairly symmetrical beings so the assumption that one leg is roughly equal to the other doesn't seem far-fetched. While not an unbiased...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

Actually, it's 2X approximates X + Y for...

Actually, it's

2X approximates X + Y for most cyclists with no underlying issues.

There is simply too much hand wringing going on over something that isn't an issue for many people.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-14, 07:39 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

In the absence of any studies on ones...

In the absence of any studies on ones subconscious use of one leg over the other while cycling (and not people with medical issues) I'm inclined to think this is just over-analyzing. While I suppose...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-14, 06:44 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

So I just got a Stages. I don't race, but thought...

So I just got a Stages. I don't race, but thought it would be fun to have some power data and do some work on improving it. I only have 4 rides with power so far and I'm not entirely sure how to work...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-14, 07:12 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

Exactly. I don't race nor do a lot of other...

Exactly. I don't race nor do a lot of other riders. And everyone is missing the point. It may not be an absolutely accurate number, but as long as it's consistent, which their studies show it is to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

Just another thought on this. If your left...

Just another thought on this.

If your left leg was doing 100w and your right leg 95 (i.e. 5% difference) your reported power would be 200w but actual would be 195w or 2.5% off. In other words, to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-14, 01:13 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

Actually, if you assume a 5% variance in your...

Actually, if you assume a 5% variance in your left/right balance it does 95% of the job.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-14, 11:12 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

The only time the left leg only would be an issue...

The only time the left leg only would be an issue is if you wanted to compare numbers from a Stages to something else and in a rider with a leg imbalance. If comparing to ones own data over time this...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,532
Posted By bikerjp

Might be able to get it cheaper via your LBS. Got...

Might be able to get it cheaper via your LBS. Got mine for 20% off.
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