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I know faster is better. Quicker recovery, less load through the knees. But how fast is too fast? What is the optimum and why? Do you aim for a constant spin or just to stay in a range? What variables influence it?


 
Posted : 03/07/2011 5:33 pm
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I average about 100. Dunno what the optimum is, I have knee trouble even at that.

According to the SRM live tracker, some of the TDF dudes were spinning 120RPM yesterday ๐Ÿ˜ฏ


 
Posted : 03/07/2011 5:38 pm
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They were also covering that distance today at just under twice the speed of my commute. Does that mean I only have to hit 60 rpm? ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 03/07/2011 6:07 pm
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between 90-110 is comfortable for me, although I can spin like this when i need to


 
Posted : 03/07/2011 9:09 pm
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I tend to spin between 80 to 110 depending on the bike ( geared or SS )


 
Posted : 03/07/2011 9:16 pm
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Better than I thought this morning. Didn't drop below 80. Typically in the 90s. Often saw three figures and even saw 131 at one point!


 
Posted : 04/07/2011 12:19 pm