Originally Posted by
drmweaver2
. . . . . I've been staying strictly in the middle front chainring thus far, so pushing too hard a gear shouldn't be a factor in terms of cadence. I really can't explain the drop in cadence which is why I asked about it.
You might try gearing down to the point you are spinning at least 70. If you are like me, there's a sweet spot for cadence and missing even by a single gear leads to leg fatigue. It might even be fun to explore the small ring for a few rides.