Deadlifting is excellent for getting maximum force, but not power (powerlifting is misnamed!). The highest power lifts - the Olympic, explosive ones - aren't w

Deadlifting is excellent for getting maximum force, but not power (powerlifting is misnamed!). The highest power lifts - the Olympic, explosive ones - aren't well suited to tapping to run a drivetrain. Cycling is, among many things, very smooth, which helps when dealing with such delicate machines. Source: Powerlifting cyclist here. :)