Originally Posted by
Absenth
You mean I'm not trying to sell my wares on unsuspecting passersby?
More seriously, thanks for the tips above. I guess I should swap cycle computers. The wired computer on the vintage Trek has a cadence pickup. The wireless computer on the Trucker doesn't.
I currently turn about 60-70 rpm while pedalling. So you're suggesting one and a half turns per second, vs about one turn per second. I can certainly try that tomorrow when I go out and ride. I'm pretty good at at least pulling towards the back while pedalling. I didn't think I was great at lifting on the back stroke, until I took my wife's bike for a spin with it's platform pedals. My feet kept coming off them on the way up
Hey, you're welcome. I don't use a computer, I just count "one-one thousand" under my breath, and when in doubt, spin higher. Once you get the hang of it, you'll feel weird doing otherwise. I have to resist the temptation to shout at other bikers, "Gear DOWN! Your knees will thank you!"