Originally Posted by bikejack
You really are a victim of the electronic age when you take the criticism of your bike computer to heart.
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Remember it's a tool and YOU should use IT and allow for its faults.
It goes further than that, that users of the computer feel criticised by an aveage reading below some idealized 100rpm, when in fact an ideal
average cadence for a typical ride may in fact be 80rpm. 100rpm cadence is for many bodies the ideal cadence for best endurance vs. power efficiency, but it is not the ideal cadence for downhill when resting the legs. If it was then one should be pedaling downhill at 100rpm, which may be good for developing a good spin, but may not be best for having the most efficient overall ride.
Al