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Old 08-12-10, 01:38 PM
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There is no such thing as the perfect cadence that works for everybody. Everyones physiology is different. Just because Lance does it doesn't mean that it will work for everyone. Why not emulate Jan Ulrich??? Just because he was 30 seconds slower up Alp D'uez means that 90rpm is better than 80rpm for everyone???? Doesn't make much sense to me.

Because everyone has a different physiology they also have different optimal cadences. Sure you can "train" yourself to have a higher cadence if you are having an issue like knee problems on steeper climbs. Climbing can put a lot of pressure on the knee. Changing your cadence in that situation makes sense but if you are not having a problem why change? The objective here should be to find the optimum cadence for your riding style not Lances or some other pro rider. Changing your cadence may make you faster or it may make you slower. The only way to find out for sure is to actually keep track of your training. With a little time and effort you will know what is your optimum cadence, not what someone else says it should be.
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