Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
Graeme wasn't competitive at Battle Mountain because he failed to learn from history and went with old discredited modes; specifically linear drive and the prone position; both of which were disproven decades ago.
How exactly was linear motion disproven? Is there any study comparing the efficiency of linear leg motion on oxygen consumption vs power output on athletes well trained on both systems or is that an anedoctal case of underdeveloped drivetrain and untrained athletes on a linear system?
Just because the record beating machines are circular that doesn't mean linear couldn't possibly beat if better developed.
Thats not stopping me from trying, certainly...
But now I'm excited about having found that low racer manufactured nearby
