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Re:Training Makes Runners More Efficient, but Not Cyclists (... by mrcartmenez on Monday February 22, 2021 @06:10PM (#26231929)
Only in a bunch sprint.

Otherwise there is no benefit and a lot of downsides in terms of how likely you are to get injured by poor cleat placement or saddle position.

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Re:Training Makes Runners More Efficient, but Not Cyclists (... by nradov on Monday February 22, 2021 @07:01PM (#26232295)
No there are other situations beyond a bunch sprint where you need to briefly put out more power than flat pedals safely allow.
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