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> I agree that you should be able to generate more power using your legs
> than your arms, but I wonder about power loss in the bicycle drivetrain.
> Also, does anyone have a feel for the efficiency of a propeller versus a
> paddle?
I Remember Listening to Paul Harvey on the radio a few months back talking about a study that Some university students did. Paul said the study was to determine the most effecient drivetrain. The results were surprising, According to the study the most effecient drivetrain was also the oldest. Page 2.
A simple sprocket and chain was 98.? effecient and the most effecient drive system available.
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