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Old 08-26-15 | 06:55 AM
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What the graph fails to consider is the physiological effect of having 20 lbs less fat (especially if riding in warm weather). So while it may not have much effect on how much power you need at the rear wheel to maintain a certain speed in the flats, the efficiency by which your body can produce that power may be increased. The effect will be an increased anaerobic threshold and consequently a greater reduction in fatigue than the 1% power difference might suggest.
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