Originally Posted by
Ciufalon
As for spinning faster in in lower gears, well, all I can say is that when I do that my legs are trashed immediately. Ever watched the folks in a spinning class? Other may have different opinions, but this is just what I suggest.
It is interesting how experiences differ. I certainly find my legs don't last as long in a higher gear, and I gear down and spin faster to give them a rest! Maybe it's a different mix of slow and fast fibres, or your training as a long-distance runner that explains it.