The Effect of Seat-To-Pedal Distance on Anaerobic Power and Capacity in Recumbent Cycling

Abstract

Paper submitted to the Dr. G. Arthur Broten Young Scholars Recognition Award Program, Western College Physical Education Society, and investigating how the human organism interacts with human powered vehicles to maximize performance. What is the most effective body position. body orientation. body configuration, seat-to-pedal distance, and pedal crank-arm length that would maximize power production in cycling? The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of systematic changes in seat-to-pedal distance on·peak anaerobic power and capacity in recumbent cycling.