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Read the NYTimes article... you learn that the two sets of pedals are 1:1 connected. Your partner pedals faster and you have to pedal faster. Maybe not harder
by MediaBehavior 15y ago
Read the NYTimes article... you learn that the two sets of pedals are 1:1 connected. Your partner pedals faster and you have to pedal faster. Maybe not harder - but you do have to keep pace.
- sp332 15y agoIt says that the power output was higher.
- sliverstorm 15y agoPower is work done per unit time. Inducing someone to pedal faster is going to increase their power output, so long as they do not slack.
- sp332 15y agoAlviva was wondering why the people on the back were not slacking. MediaBehavior says they were only pedaling faster, not necessarily harder. I'm pointing out that the article clearly says they were pedaling harder.
- Almaviva 15y agoMaybe we should design an exercise bike with motor, and you just put your feet in the pedals and let them roll around without applying any force yourself? Seriously, a fast cadence on a bike isn't even work if you're not applying any force yourself.