Doctor Morbius said:High cadences suck for me. I've tried them. They just don't work. They're fine if I just want to go out and get some exercise and work my cardio system. I also find they can be easier on the knees. However, if I want SPEED I need a lower cadence and higher gearing.
I agree 100%. Everybody references Armstrong’s 110 cadences when climbing, but have you noticed nobody else has been able to adapt to his style, take a look at Basso, Vino, etc this year, even Heras seems to have about 90-95rpm. Armstrong is the exception. Ulrich is at the other end of the scale.
Also look at the classics, absolutely none of these guys are spinning up the Mur or any of the other climbs even when they are in a small break with a 7min lead and have time to ride it at an easier pace. If you can spin comfortably 100rpms in a 39x17 for an hour do you think you do 100rpms in a 53x15,14 for an hour. Even during time trials most riders are not spinning over 100rpms, Armstrong is the exception, 100+ for 38mi TT :eek:
Correct me if Im totally off the wall 😄