Originally Posted by
LHawes
I understand most of these threads end up in the purview of those who have ridden for a long time or race and every inefficiency is noted and compensated for with the best, most efficient gear - makes sense. But if one were merely out for the exercise does one need to be efficient - at all?
No, you do not need to be efficient at all. You can go outside and push against your house, or try to pull your car down the driveway while it is in park. You won't go very fast or very far, but if you are just looking to work up a sweat, knock yourself out.
Originally Posted by
LHawes
As that effort is wasted is strain and exercise gained in those muscles with that compression? I understand if one were racing then wasting that effort would be important but for exercise isn't that compression and effort being used to strengthen those muscles needed to compensate for that compression? Curious.
I don't race, but I enjoy going fast and far. But that's just me.