Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
And I think I just said it again in the post you seem to be replying to. Not just "seemed to be saying". I said it.
But then you also seemed to agree when I said:
"The problem is that a lower heart rate does not mean you are more efficient, even using your own definition. Because a lower cadence lowers cardiovascular demand at the expense of muscular demand. Which means your HR won't be as high but your muscles will be more worn out. Mashing in a big gear up a climb may not stress your heart much but it will thrash your legs."
You can't have it both ways.