View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Research Online @ ECU Edith Cowan University Research Online ECU Publications 2013 1-1-2013 Pedal force effectiveness in cycling: A review of constraints and training effects Rodrigo Bini Patria Hume James L. Croft Edith Cowan University,
[email protected] Andrew Kilding Follow this and additional works at: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworks2013 Part of the Sports Sciences Commons Bini, R., Hume, P., Croft, J. L., & Kilding, A. (2013). Pedal force effectiveness in cycling: A review of constraints and training effects. Journal of Science and Cycling, 2(1), 11-24. Availablehere This Journal Article is posted at Research Online. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworks2013/891 J Sci Cycling. Vol. 2(1), 11-24 REVIEW ARTICLE Open Access Pedal force effectiveness in Cycling: a review of constraints and training effects Rodrigo R Bini1, 2, Patria Hume1, James Croft3, Andrew Kilding1 Abstract Pedal force effectiveness in cycling is usually measured by the ratio of force perpendicular to the crank (effective force) and total force applied to the pedal (resultant force). Most studies measuring pedal forces have been restricted to one leg but a few studies have reported bilateral asymmetry in pedal forces. Pedal force effectiveness is increased at higher power output and reduced at higher pedaling cadences. Changes in saddle position resulted in unclear effects in pedal force effectiveness, while lowering the upper body reduced pedal force effectiveness. Cycling experience and fatigue had unclear effects on pedal force effectiveness. Augmented feedback of pedal forces can improve pedal force effectiveness within a training session and after multiple sessions for cyclists and non-cyclists.