Originally Posted by
DaveLeeNC
So force (as small as it might be relative to body weight/gravity) does matter (a lot). I assume that the average force on the pedals for a crank revolution is far different than the peak force. I wonder if that is an issue here?
Don't confuse force with strength (the maximum force or tension a muscle or muscle group can produce). I don't think any knowledgable person would dispute that performing at much higher than self-selected force (lower cadence) will result in very rapid fatigue, but that has nothing to do with strength.