Originally Posted by oldspark
Define spinning as you see it-all pros "spin" somewhat even though they may have a slower cadence than some of the other pros. To me spinning is between 80 and 100 or more, a true masher might have trouble keeping a cadence of 80 or so. About pulling up-Greg Lemond always said all you do is unload the weight of your foot on the upstroke much the same as going up steps.
Ah, that description helps. Thanks.
Before I focused on spinning for 1000 miles, I generally would be going in the 70s. After the 1000 miles at 95+ usually, just comfortable riding was in the 80s - seemed to mostly settle in over the long term at 82-84. When I go on really long rides, it will end up lower.
Oh, while today I mostly was over 90 rpm, when I climbed up Diamond Head, I dropped down as low as 51 in my lowest gear (39/27). Hill climbing is not my best thing.