What does Cadence help you with?

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06-07-10 | 07:23 PM

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longbeachgary

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six pages and no one answered the question. You guys are unbelievable and it's very sad that you guys have to unzip your pants for every thread.

The answer is; a higher cadence can help you ride longer.

06-07-10 | 07:26 PM

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CyciumX

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06-07-10 | 07:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulex

I don't want anything. I just find this whole thing funny. If there was a pole, you would find the majority of people most likely ride in the 80-100 range. Sure they might ride outside of that for certain reasons. But in general, that's where they are. But heaven forbid that you tell people that. You all can twist it to what you want, but there it is.

80-100 is a pretty big range. If that's where people are, then that's where people are, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there is value in targeting a specific cadence, especially for new riders. Which isn't to say that increasing cadence may not be beneficial, but not just for the sake of increasing it or hitting an arbitrary number.

06-07-10 | 08:14 PM

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RChung

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Originally Posted by CyciumX

I think Tulex wants validation that high cadence is a sign of, if not power, but high efficiency. Which they are to believe is what the pros do and what beginners should strive for, but is not getting that high efficiency with poor cardio conditioning is not only useless, but downright self defeating... to end in conclusion, that you don't train cardio purely by dumping into a low gear and attempting to haul ass.

I'm not quite sure what Tulex wants but high cadence isn't particularly highly efficient.

Hey, y'all know what's ironic? My point was that newbie riders really aren't ready to pedal like experienced riders do, so it's bad advice to suggest they do. I should've realized that many participants in this particular forum really aren't ready to understand subtle issues so it was bad of me to bring it up. Apologies all 'round.

06-07-10 | 08:46 PM

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wens

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CyciumX

If most people do already then why are you suggesting they train for it? If you aren't suggesting they train for that cadence range... then what the hell are doing in this thread?

I accidentally the whole thing.