There was a thread a couple of weeks back on highest speeds. I've been using high cadence rides as a recovery the day after a hard run and was wondering what sort of levels people get up to. I'm not putting my highest up because I'm sure it will be embarassingly low compared to what I'm sure to see here. The other thing I noticed is that I'm capable of a much higher cadence if there's slight resistance (like on a very slight downhill) than when I'm spinning. Why is that? Is it just a co-ordination thing (or lack of)?
There was a thread a couple of weeks back on highest speeds. I've been using high cadence rides as a recovery the day after a hard run and was wondering what sort of levels people get up to. I'm not putting my highest up because I'm sure it will be embarassingly low compared to what I'm sure to see here. The other thing I noticed is that I'm capable of a much higher cadence if there's slight resistance (like on a very slight downhill) than when I'm spinning. Why is that? Is it just a co- ordination thing (or lack of)? DaveB
easy! dont think, just spin! get a fixed wheel bike and start rollin down hillsare you will learn very fast to just let your legs go with th flow man ;
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There was a thread a couple of weeks back on highest speeds. I've been using high cadence rides as a recovery the day after a hard run and was wondering what sort of levels people get up to. I'm not putting my highest up because I'm sure it will be embarassingly low compared to what I'm sure to see here. The other thing I noticed is that I'm capable of a much higher cadence if there's slight resistance (like on a very slight downhill) than when I'm spinning. Why is that? Is it just a co-ordination thing (or lack of)?
DaveB
So DaveB what do you call a high cadence recovery ride...... 100 - 110?
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There was a thread a couple of weeks back on highest speeds. I've been using high cadence rides as a recovery the day after a hard run and was wondering what sort of levels people get up to. I'm not putting my highest up because I'm sure it will be embarassingly low compared to what I'm sure to see here. The other thing I noticed is that I'm capable of a much higher cadence if there's slight resistance (like on a very slight downhill) than when I'm spinning. Why is that? Is it just a co-ordination thing (or lack of)?
DaveB
So DaveB what do you call a high cadence recovery ride...... 100 - 110?
Kevin
more like 90-110 depending on hills etc. Anything over 110 has me bouncing all over the place although today I managed to stay reasonably stable at 125 for a short period. Maybe my technique is improving.
Originally posted by Daveb more like 90-110 depending on hills etc Anything over 110 has me bouncing all over the place although today managed to stay reasonably stable at 125 for a short period. Maybe m technique is improving
Makes me wish I had a cadence sensor
(Suggestions for a good AND cheap one?
I could get one for the Polar HRM - that would go on the Pug. I'd nee another for the SS - this is the bike I have to spin on. Another for th track bike - cadence on the track is important
I've done a rough estimate with a watch and it looks like I can hi ~120rpm, but that's not holding those rpm for long. I know that's no much, but I'm not sure how accurate it is and with legs like mine pushing bigger gears is better anyway :-
hipp
P.S. Thanks to the roadie on Whitehorse Rd., Thursday night, fo dragging my sorry carcass along.. well, not dragging, but you gav me something to chase and a damn good workout at the same time! :-
There was a thread a couple of weeks back on highest speeds. I've been using high cadence rides as a recovery the day after a hard run and was wondering what sort of levels people get up to. I'm not putting my highest up because I'm sure it will be embarassingly low compared to what I'm sure to see here. The other thing I noticed is that I'm capable of a much higher cadence if there's slight resistance (like on a very slight downhill) than when I'm spinning. Why is that? Is it just a co-ordination thing (or lack of)?
DaveB
I'm most comfy spinning at around 100-105 usually.
The highest cadence I know I've done on the road is about 160 and the highest cadence I've done on the trainer is about 190.
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I could get one for the Polar HRM - that would go on the Pug. I'd need another for the SS - this is the bike I have to spin on. Another for the track bike - cadence on the track is important.
I've done a rough estimate with a watch and it looks like I can hit ~120rpm, but that's not holding those rpm for long. I know that's not much, but I'm not sure how accurate it is and with legs like mine, pushing bigger gears is better anyway :-)
hippy
P.S. Thanks to the roadie on Whitehorse Rd., Thursday night, for dragging my sorry carcass along.. well, not dragging, but you gave me something to chase and a damn good workout at the same time! :-)
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A cadence sensor on a SS or fixie? A speedo does a pretty good job for the SS except for steep downhills and a perfect job for a fixie!
I have managed 185 on indoor trainer, 172.5mm cranks. VERY little resistance on the trainer. In my ergo sessions, I try to get it up at 100 or thereabouts, same on the road. I often find myself grinding a bit too much though, if I'm not really concentrating on my technique I'm anywhere between 65-85. My knees suffered after one such effort up a hill steep enough that I really had no business being in the big ring. :
There was a thread a couple of weeks back on highest speeds. I've been using high cadence rides as a recovery the day after a hard run and was wondering what sort of levels people get up to.
112 mostly when I'm in the "[censored] I'm in a dangourious place and don't wish to be here" mode.
P.S. Thanks to the roadie on Whitehorse Rd., Thursday night, for dragging my sorry carcass along.. well, not dragging, but you gave me something to chase and a damn good workout at the same time! :-)
