Originally Posted by
AlmostTrick
Hey, low cadence is fine if you're soft pedaling it. But if one is concerned at all about performance I think it's difficult to dispute that ramping up the cadence will help.
I think it's situational. Some people find lower cadence to be more effective when climbing. It has a lot to do with body type. My comments here are meant to apply to recreational cyclists. I don't think it's a one size fits all thing.