Joined: Jun 2013
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From: SW Fl.
Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
I'm thinking that mechanical cheating assists in the physical effort where as drug doping enhances the physical effort. IMO, mechanical is worse since it decreases the effort of the rider, like when a buddy comes up behind and gives you a push.