Originally Posted by
electrik
Interesting, the efficiency curve is fairly smooth. Once you're near the peak you won't be too far off the exact maximum. Some of those guys are turning 95rpm. I dunno if they are mashing it a bit more only because it's for 1 hour or their biomechanics(crank arms for one are different) are a bit different.
I don't think the OP should try to compare his pedal stroke, and cadence to the world record holders.
Those on that chart a world class riders with years and years of training on the bike. With super large Vo max's.
Most here on BF will never come close to that kind of shape and training. Come to think of it, MOST here on BF, will never ride their bikes to the peak of it's capability.