It is very possible that the gas tank is dented, and, as a result, has less than its specified capacity. You might want to get underneath the car in order to see if the tank is dented. oblivion 2014-01-09 16:47:45 UTC #3. I suspect that you may have a smaller tank.
Powering Through the Legs and Glutes. The quadriceps, hamstrings, calf and gluteus muscles perform the bulk of the biker's work. That's a good thing, because these large muscle groups burn more calories than small muscle groups, such as the biceps, do. Before riding, check your seat height.
One of the primary functions of an exercise bike is to help you burn calories, but all that pedaling is also going to help you tone some of your muscles. Among the muscles that will get a workout are the quadriceps of your thighs, the hamstrings at the back of your upper legs, your calf muscles and your abdominals. On an upright bike, you tend to use more of your upper-body muscles than on a recumbent. With an upright position, your legs' weight helps you move the pedals, making less work for your legs but more work for your trunk, which has to stabilize your body.