Sorry buddy, I have no idea what you're talking about. Can anyone else decipher what the above cryptic crossword clue means?n crowley said:I am referring to only the muscles used in generating and applying the pedal power, those that could be used in resistance or weight training. The answer is the absence of a direct and firmly fixed resistance base which could instantly counteract and reinforce all increased force used in applying crank torque when using the higher gears especially in that initial thrust of power at the start of the powerstroke while using the perfected unweighting technique.