Originally Posted by
njdanny85
I've been lifting heavy and squatting far longer than I've been cycling so this is not an issue. I have pretty strong quads (I can barbell squat 400+ lbs and do sets of 10-12 with 315-350). ....
How big are you? In absolute terms, that's not very much weight at all.
Squat strength isn't going to improve your ability to sustain steady speed on a bike for long periods of time.