Originally Posted by Smogsteve

I think that we can spin at the higher rates if we train properly. When I run my single speed (39-12), I cruise @ 95 -110, top out at 154 and die at 165. But if you want to see what a younger faster rider can do flip over to <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8aEVDDRPbo&NR=1&feature=fvwp> . 321 RPM !! WOW!