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Old 04-30-10 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mchacon01
I try to maintain a cadence between 70-85 rpm. I'm currently riding with a 53/38 and an 11/25 cassette.
Does your current gearing allow you to maintain that cadence? If so, changing to a compact won't do anything to help you. If your current gearing has you pedaling slower than you'd prefer, input your speed and revised gearing numbers into a gear calculator and see how things will look. You may need a crankset and cassette change to get your desired cadence.
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