Originally Posted by OBoile

I'll just say the following two things:

Virtually every elite track sprinter lifts weights as a way to gain strength despite regularly doing sprints on a bike.

No elite strongmen use a bike as a means for gaining strength.

Draw whatever conclusions you want from that.

Bonus PSA: lifting weights does not make you gain weight. Eating food makes you gain weight. You will not gain weight unless you are eating a caloric surplus.