Road Cycling - Prob a stupid question but what is spinning?

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bbp
07-29-04, 03:04 PM
I just started riding and was wondering what's considered spinning? Is it just high rpms at a low resistance? thanks in advance

djbowen1
07-29-04, 03:13 PM
Its usually at gym to music and they change pace alot, i am going to start soon because i have no time to ride when i get home
bbp
07-29-04, 03:19 PM
well I've heard seen people talk about it in terms of actual riding, so I was just wondering whats considered spinning.

DocRay
07-29-04, 03:24 PM
I think it's running in too low a gear, something to avoid by changing gears more frequently.
Malhavok
07-29-04, 03:26 PM
I've heard it used to refer to simply maintaining a high cadence regardless of resistance or setting. IE Lance spins when he is climbing.
timmhaan
07-29-04, 03:32 PM
high cadence and smooth circular pedaling. as opposed to mashing the pedals on the downstroke.
H_Roark
07-29-04, 03:33 PM
I think Malhavok has it right-it's simply pedaling at a high cadence(90 rpm or above), vs. mashing bigger gears at a lower cadence(think Ulrich).
bianchi_rider
07-29-04, 03:45 PM
high cadence and smooth circular pedaling. as opposed to mashing the pedals on the downstroke.
This is what I have always considered spinning, :)
bbp
07-29-04, 03:59 PM
ah makes sense now thanks
operator
07-29-04, 07:47 PM
high cadence and smooth circular pedaling. as opposed to mashing the pedals on the downstroke.

Ding ding ding! We have a winnar!
Grampy™
07-29-04, 07:49 PM
After a Democrat makes a speech, The Republicans try to twist the words around to their point of view..... Spinning. :D
orguasch
07-29-04, 07:51 PM
After a Democrat makes a speech, The Republicans try to twist the words around to their point of view..... Spinning. :D
thats a good one, and the Republicans are very good at it