Originally Posted by europa

That's one of the really bizarre things about fg, it's easier to just loaf along on a fg than geared or ss and while I haven't bothered to analyse why, I'm pretty sure it comes down to just knowing where in the pedal cycle to do a little bit of work to keep you going.

Coasting however, is over rated. While on the surface it feels nice to just stop pedalling, your legs don't appreciate it. You're better off keeping the legs rolling, even with low effort, because it keeps the blood pumping through your legs and glutes and over time, this is more relaxing.

The only time I tend to coast is when I'm so knackered at the end of a ride that climbing into a car driven by a cute blonde would be a far better option.