Originally Posted by
redlude97
Uh I spin at ~100rpm on flat ground at sweet spot(90-95% FTP) for miles on end solo. When a put road tires on my 1x Superx with a 42T it spins out at a relatively slow speed so 100+rpm is also normal. I use a 34/46 double on my commuter so a 46x11 spins out a relatively low speed also, so I descend at 110+rpm almost every day. In groups guys are spinning out 50x11 at 120 rpms on descents before tucking or coming out of turns. Its not that uncommon
Well, when I can get my FTP up over 8W/kg to match yours, I'll think about changing out my 42T. Until then, I will quietly continue to turn ~85rpm in 42/14 on on the flats, which is good for around 21mph. Almost pedestrian, such speeds.