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[PaulSB]

Generally the experts say 90. But if you train for a while at 120, when the cadence feature stops working, you'll settle into 80 - 90 rpm.

Personally I find it hurts, a lot, to spin at this level. 100rpm is my limit for comfortable spinning and I can't understand why one would to go as high as 120.

 

[HLaB]

Generally the experts say 90. But if you train for a while at 120, when the cadence feature stops working, you'll settle into 80 - 90 rpm.

Generally the experts say pedal at your natural cadence and not at some number that a doped up rider pedalled at which is likely to be in that 80-90rpm range but don't be put off if it isn't. Ive a very variable cadence my self which sees me well for endurance. In a good TT, depending on terrain I'll be in the 78-90rpm range or on the flat and VO2max/sprint stuff I'll be 100rpm +, but on a very long rides or group rides my average will be down in the 60s on average and just upped for the flat stuff and sprints etc. Whilst grinding away in high gears isn't good some folk will waste energy trying to spin constantly at an 'ideal' cadence mostly based on a discredited rider.

 

[cyberknight]

Generally the experts say pedal at your natural cadence and not at some number that a doped up rider pedalled at which is likely to be in that 80-90rpm range but don't be put off if it isn't. Ive a very variable cadence my self which sees me well for endurance. In a good TT, depending on terrain I'll be in the 78-90rpm range or on the flat and VO2max/sprint stuff I'll be 100rpm +, but on a very long rides or group rides my average will be down in the 60s on average and just upped for the flat stuff and sprints etc. Whilst grinding away in high gears isn't good some folk will waste energy trying to spin constantly at an 'ideal' cadence mostly based on a discredited rider.

as you say its personal but i think discrediting over 80 rpm on long rides is maybe not quite right ? on long rides my average still hovers around 80 rpm for the entire ride and unless mrs ck is slipping epo into my dinner im not doped or an athlete
the discredited rider i assume you talk about that used high cadence as a cover was in the 100 -120 range but pushing big gears at that range

 

[HLaB]

as you say its personal but i think discrediting over 80 rpm on long rides is maybe not quite right ? on long rides my average still hovers around 80 rpm for the entire ride and unless mrs ck is slipping epo into my dinner im not doped or an athlete
the discredited rider i assume you talk about that used high cadence as a cover was in the 100 -120 range but pushing big gears at that range

If its working for you don't worry its your natural cadence. A lot of folk try to force 90rpm and just blow up; at circa 80rpm it doesn't sound like you are trying to force 90rpm

 

[brommieinkorea]

Generally the experts say pedal at your natural cadence and not at some number that a doped up rider pedalled at which is likely to be in that 80-90rpm range but don't be put off if it isn't. Ive a very variable cadence my self which sees me well for endurance. In a good TT, depending on terrain I'll be in the 78-90rpm range or on the flat and VO2max/sprint stuff I'll be 100rpm +, but on a very long rides or group rides my average will be down in the 60s on average and just upped for the flat stuff and sprints etc. Whilst grinding away in high gears isn't good some folk will waste energy trying to spin constantly at an 'ideal' cadence mostly based on a discredited rider.

I find it awful and somewhat painful to pedal at 60 rpm for any distance. The high gears will trash your knees. Eddy and Greg didn't slog along at 60 rpm, nor did they end up "discredited". I believe big Mike spun a little slow, but then the guy couldn't achieve the typical aero tuck because his lungs were too big..

 

[Jameshow]

I've been on cyclechat long enough to realise it's very anti tech.

GPS ? - OS Maps... Steel frames, flat pedals, mirrors not radar etc....

You got a problem with that sonny... Step out side the WMC and it's flat caps off....my ferret will have yours no problem..!🤣🤣🤣

 

[HLaB]

I find it awful and somewhat painful to pedal at 60 rpm for any distance. The high gears will trash your knees. Eddy and Greg didn't slog along at 60 rpm, nor did they end up "discredited". I believe big Mike spun a little slow, but then the guy couldn't achieve the typical aero tuck because his lungs were too big..

I won't be 60rpm all the time I am just not spinning away at 90rpm when I don't need to, down hill etc. The main thing is to do what you are comfortable with, your natural cadence. Merry Christmas 🎅

 

[brommieinkorea]

I won't be 60rpm all the time I am just not spinning away at 90rpm when I don't need to, down hill etc. The main thing is to do what you are comfortable with, your natural cadence. Merry Christmas 🎅

Downhill I am coasting