Publications by authors named "Mutsumi Kamba"
Sports (Basel)
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how changing gear ratio and cadence affect gross efficiency (GE) and the index of pedal force effectiveness (IFE) in male cyclists using a road racing bicycle.
- Nine male cyclists performed graded cycling tests, measuring GE and IFE based on respiratory and pedal force data while varying gear ratios and cadence.
- Results showed that increasing the gear ratio positively impacted GE and IFE, while changes in cadence had minor effects on GE and a stable IFE, indicating that gear ratio is more influential than cadence on performance.
