Thread: Compact vs semi-compact
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Old 08-02-18 | 01:50 PM
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RShantz
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Originally Posted by DaveSSS
Pedaling up to 120 rpm briefly to get up to speed is OK, but keeping it up for long is a big waste of energy. Here's a speed calculator.

BikeCalc.com - Speed at all Cadences for any Gear and Wheel
EXACTLY!!!!! I get tired of hearing some folks say you don't need higher gearing until you've spun out. Maybe he doesn't want to be spinning 120.
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