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What is the "current eveidence seems to indicate" on the high cadence = longer effort.
I believe that when I go out on a 4-5 hour group ride that I will last much longer (and have more late-ride energy) if I do the high power sections (usually hills) at a higher cadence. It seems that the high cadence, though it does slightly limit my power, takes less energy.
Which is the key? The high cadence or that I'm using slightly less power (not red-lining as much)? Or both?
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Terry Ferguson said:Which is the key? The high cadence or that I'm using slightly less power (not red-lining as much)? Or both?
My guess would be that you're using less power on the hills by spinning comfortably rather than trying to quickly grunt your way to the top.
Do you have any long power files which might show a cadence-related difference in your power-duration curve?
Well, you'll somewhat lower Type 2 recruit by limiting torque. That being said if your power is lower then that would obviously allow you to go longer.
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