Cadence on flats
05-30-05 | 01:30 PM
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Cadence on flats
Just curious what cadence you all do when riding flats.
My last ride 2 days ago when riding a long 2 mile flat (river road) I really was watcing my cadence. My cadence varied from 83 to 86 rpm's.
Thanks
Steve
My last ride 2 days ago when riding a long 2 mile flat (river road) I really was watcing my cadence. My cadence varied from 83 to 86 rpm's.
Thanks
Steve
05-30-05 | 02:45 PM
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From: Fort Lauderdale
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Florida is where I live and the flats are something we all know about down here. Although cadence is a personal thing, I maintain between 90 and 100...probably averaging low 90's.
If I'm getting into a 53/14 or bigger however, and the wind is not behind me I'll let that drop down into the low 80's.
If I'm getting into a 53/14 or bigger however, and the wind is not behind me I'll let that drop down into the low 80's.
05-30-05 | 03:58 PM
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From: St. Petersburg, FL
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My cadence has dropped hard, but the reason why is I can now pull speed off with muscle mass instead of just spinning like mad.
05-30-05 | 03:59 PM
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Around 75-80 on flats, dropping to about 64 on hills. I like pedaling at a lower cadence as it allows me to sprint very quickly without changing gears.
05-30-05 | 07:24 PM
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edit - Cadence on flats? I usually stop when I get a flat! 
I am 6'3" with a 36" inseam and use 180 mm cranks. My preferred cadence (when riding alone) on flats is about 85 rpm. If I'm in a paceline, maybe 95.
I am 6'3" with a 36" inseam and use 180 mm cranks. My preferred cadence (when riding alone) on flats is about 85 rpm. If I'm in a paceline, maybe 95.
Last edited by JavaMan; 05-30-05 at 07:27 PM. Reason: on second thought
