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Originally Posted by Mark McM
Does the pedal hit ground when you step on it? No. If the lever doesn't hit the ground, does it transfer the same force, regardless of whether the lever flexes or not? Yes it does.
I think you need to go back and review the concepts of Force and Energy (Work).
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At 6 oclock, the downward force on the pedal can no longer provide rotational force...and additional downward force just flexes the frame, which doesn't benefit the rider.