On: Training Makes Runners More Efficient, but Not Cyc...

[mrcartmenez]

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.

[nradov → mrcartmenez]

No there are other situations beyond a bunch sprint where you need to briefly put out more power than flat pedals safely allow.