Originally Posted by
BCDrums
O'Brien, cadence is very personal. Everyone has an optimal cadence.
Originally Posted by
caloso
1) don't obsess over cadence
Originally Posted by
big chainring
Ride the way its comfortable for you.
Originally Posted by
canklecat
Ride your own natural cadence. It'll vary over time and distance anyway. As long as the bike fit is appropriate and no harm is being done to your joints, it can't be wrong.
The best cadence? Everyone has a natural cadence-- and it's not a number so much as a range. For me it's 75-85rpm. 95% of my logged rides will have an average cadence between those two numbers. I see 79 an awful lot.