Evolutionary BiologyJournal of The Royal Society InterfacePeer-reviewed
Cycling Cadence Selections at Different Saddle Heights Minimize Muscle Activation Rather Than Energy Cost
Cristian D. Riveros-Matthey, Mark J. Connick, Glen A. Lichtwark, Timothy J. Carroll
This study shows that cyclists select cadences to minimize muscle activation rather than energy cost, with saddle height affecting cadence choices.
DOI 10.1098/rsif.2026.0006