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Old 04-27-2009, 02:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Cadance - how fast should I spin?

Hey all,

What cadance do you guys spin at? I've been reading that a fast cadance, once you get used to it, allows you to expend less energy than spinning slowly in a higher gear? What do you all think? How do you ride? Spin fast or mash slow?

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Old 04-27-2009, 02:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I was taught to shoot for 90 and gear accordingly.
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It depends a lot on how each of us is built. Some of us tend to naturally mash more than others. A good range is 85 rpm and up. Assuming this is on flat ground. Climbing will drop the cadence quite a bit.

90 is a good place to start and see how you do. High cadence will take some time to get used to.
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Yeah, I was going to say 80 to 100 depending on incline.
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