Conversation so far:
What is Graeme Obree's bike?
Graeme Obree called his bike Old Faithful. It has a narrow bottom bracket to bring his legs closer together, as he thought this is the natural position.
What inspired the change in Graeme Obree's bearings?
Watching a washing machine spin at 1,200rpm led Graeme Obree to take the bearings, which he assumed must be of superior quality, and fit them to his bike.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Graeme Obree developed another riding position, the Superman style, his arms fully extended in front, and he won the individual pursuit at the world championships in 1995.

Question: Did this aid him in being able to move faster on the bike?
Self-contained rewrite: Did this aid Graeme Obree in being able to move faster on the bike?