Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
It's a metaphor, not a literal assertion. It's apt, because:
• You are applying one burst of power per revolution.
• You are not applying consistent levels of power throughout the pedal stroke.
• The upstroke is driven mostly by momentum.
• You still wind up with a consistent speed.
What am I missing?
Why not just "piston", since the "two-stroke" part refers specifically to how the otto cycle engine ejects its exhaust. Last I checked, my legs don't need to exhaust spent fuel every pedal revolution.
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