Originally Posted by
wphamilton
Physiological efficiency is part of the basic energy equation.
Drive efficiency varies according to the gear selected - I'm not sure that's even been mentioned yet but should also be part of the answer.
Read the original question:
Power/Watts: Independent of Pedal Speed?
Probably a basic physics question. Is wattage affected by cadence? If, say, two identical riders on identical bikes are riding together, same speed; one is in a large gear pedaling at ~70rpm, while the other is spinning at 110+rpm. Is one producing more watts than the other?
Nowhere does the OP ask anything about which rider produces the energy more physiologically efficiently.