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on the path
Can we get some comment from or about people with longer legs? Do longer legs affect how high one can effectively cadence? Laws of physics and limitations of geometry certainly affect gymnasts, etc. How might the same effect cyclists with longer legs??
I doubt us tall guys are going to set any cadence records, but we can certainly train up our pedal strokes and get into solid cadence territory. When I started, I'd get bouncy at anything much over 100, and can now get up in the 130-140 range before I get too jerky. My sweet spot for is ~92 for max power, I spin between 100-110 when the load is lighter, go uphill seated in the 80's, and uphill standing in the mid 70's. I'll continue working to smooth out my stroke for as long as I cycle.
(6'6" - 175 cranks)