Originally Posted by
chasm54
The parallel with running is flawed. Cycling is easy on the joints and doesn't require the same elasticity - "bounce" - that, when lost, turns a runner into a plodder. In other words, cyclists need the engine, but don't put as much stress on the transmission.
The degradation seems seems rather acute to me in the cycling portions seen here:
Last edited by BigAura; 09-07-14 at 07:40 PM.
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