Originally Posted by
LeeRoySD
Unfortunately, my stroke is just as choppy when I am on the tops as it is in the drops. I wish it was as easy as raising the bars...
So your advice is more time on the track bike on the rollers and option
"(C) Build up to whatever causes the bounce and then back off to a "smooth" RPM take a few breaths and increase again... then repeat over and over again?"
Thanks.
edit- No. On the road bike I try to ride at 90-95 (but usually wind up closer to 83-84 when I look at post ride data). I spin up to 105-115 occasionally for a jump here or there but not very often or for very long.
To confuse matters, it could be other things, too. Your saddle could be too far back into a power position or your cranks could be too long. Track cranks come in 2.5mm increments for a reason. I've ridden 170, 167, and 165 and I love 165s even though I give up LOTS of torque as a trade-off.
You really have to try moving the saddle around up, down, back, & forth during roller sessions till you find a sweet spot.