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Old 05-09-11 | 10:45 AM
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dabac
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Originally Posted by bluefoxicy
That makes no sense.
And since when has people let that get in the way of dreams and ideas?

Originally Posted by bluefoxicy
.. .. Training cranks? I can't imagine the usefulness, .
pedalling with only one leg at a time is a fairly common training tip to improve technique as it absolutely forces you to deal with the upstroke as well.

Originally Posted by bluefoxicy
..breaking this link removes mechanical synchronization that is critical to learn.
Exactly. W/o the mechanical link you have to coordinate your movements instead.

Originally Posted by bluefoxicy
You can't ride a bike by flailing your legs all over the place.
Sure you can, look at the Alenax crank. And they're not the first. I believe similar setups have been invenvted and reinvented at least 3-4 times.
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