Originally Posted by
unterhausen
Unless you are a rarity, you probably don't put out power from both legs at the same time. I don't know what your left/right balance is, but most people aren't 50/50. If you are, you don't really need two sided power anyway. I guess I should connect my garmin up to my kickr and see what the data looks like. I'm not sure if zwift carries that much detail
LOL
YES ..... I do output power from both legs at the same time!
I've worked quite hard in order to do so.
My coach even gives me pedal drills.
And with the help of 21st Century technology documenting my progress, I can get stronger at doing it.
As for my 55/45 split, its not bad, and it does tend to get better at higher outputs, just like my Torque Effectiveness.
By profession I'm a geek and do so enjoy some good data.
Dual-Sided is not just about balance, there is a whole lot more to be had with the right PM.
In simple terms, Imagine this....
You push down with your left leg 50 lbs
But you fail to pick up your 20 lbs right leg
30 lbs pushes you forward
What if you picked up your right leg 25 lbs
55 lbs pushes you forward
What if you used your pedals to push over TDC/BDC.
Lastly to quote my buddy in the UK
"
You have to pedal all the way around" - Robert
