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Bit strong to say "no" there is obviously some. Maybe minute and inconsequential, but theres gotta be some. Even for long distance road cycling.
I for one can feel strong recruitment of glutes, especially when climbing since I started weight training. I remember reading an abstract of some research which said that the best road cyclists had superior glute recruitment. If I remember where I saw it Ill post it.
Also the leg-to-trunk rigidity (or "core stability" if you like) built from squatting would surely make pedalling at least in some situations, more efficient.