Originally Posted by clichty "Its because you are getting about twice as much power per pedal stroke."
Originally Posted by
Pete Fagerlin
That is false.
You do this allot, debunk someone's statement; never with an explanation. Care to?
While I'll agree you won't gain twice the power, you WILL increase efficiency/power. Clipped in, you're able to pull through the bottom of the pedal stroke (sweep), and on the up stroke. You can also better involve the opposing arm and back muscles for climbing.