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banerjek
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Is your spin rate slower on a bent than a DF?

Just wondering if it's just me. On my bents, I've noticed my sweet spot for spinning is about 93 rpm. If I'm really putting a lot of leg in while climbing up hills, I'll let that drop into the low 80's. I tend to switch gears if I go over 100.

On the other hand, on my DF, my preferred cadence is 100-105, and when I'm going over 21mph and some change, that rises to around 110. I usually drop a gear if my cadence dips below 95. The only time I'm slower on a DF is on a standing climb, but since you can't stand on a bent, that doesn't really count.

Has anyone else noticed a slower spin rate when on a bent, or is there something strange about my riding habits?
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