I thought about this thread today on my ride. I thought about the study that has been quoted above. I thought about the obvious flaws to the protocols as I pulled up on my pedals cresting a hill so I could quickly get back on top of the gear and accelerate over the top of the climb.

Impossible on platforms.

I thought about this thread as I jumped to get some momentum going into a series of poppers. I thought about how much I could feel myself pulling UP.

Impossible with platform pedals.

I think I will go back and read the thread for a good laugh.