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I'm curious if anyone had trained on a recumbent long enough to adjust to how much power that can be extracted from human torque. I suspected it would pull the power right out of you but we are a hardy and adaptable species.
The closest I can imagine a standard bicycle coming to the peak torque possible from the recumbent design is when toe clips are used. I've used them before, and once I became accustomed to the extra effort and concentration required, I could go faster, but at full wick it would sap me rather well.
I wonder if a small flywheel attached to the crank that spins, say 3x crank rpms, would help spread the torque output? It would elimintate or reduce the surges, and I suspect when properly engineered wouldn't have to weigh much to help.
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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