You get forced to learn a good pedaling technique from riding fixed. According to my computer my max cadence is 220 (Polar CS200cad). So I am assuming this means full revolutions. I can't spin this fast on flat 170 or 180 max, but when descending on Skyline or some of the other mountain passes, even full on the brake it wants to go faster than your legs can go. I also ride about 20-30 minutes daily on rollers to develop my pedaling technique. My coach told me that cycling is 80 percent technique and 20 percent muscle. This seems to be true for me.