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24/01/2012 10:09:35
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viv
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Good blog post from Mark: http://theendurancestore.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/if-youd-like-to-cycle-faster-keep-going-round-in-circles/
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26/01/2012 16:08:56
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snowmole
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But turning a big gear is bad for your knees. You pays your money....
Interesting abstract on compression pants here
edited by snowmole on 26/01/2012
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26/01/2012 21:15:43
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IanMcD
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I read it that a larger gear was useful to allow you to start feeling the circles and therefore developing a smoother more efficient pedalling style; something that might prove tricky if you are 'spinning out' in a lower gear. I've been to quite a few spin classes where new starters can be seen bouncing from side to side, it just seems a natural way to put more power in. But watch what happens to your cadence for a given rate of effort if instead of bouncing, you keep your upper body still and start pedalling 'in circles' - it rises noticeably. After getting the feel at higher resistance the acquired smoother pedalling style becomes more natural at higher cadences too. Naturally, more experienced club cyclists are not going to be bouncing all over the place but you just watch the better riders in a group and they often seem to be smoother, more in control and putting in less effort than those around them - Make note - I am not saying I can do it!!
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26/01/2012 21:43:33
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Paul
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I remember reading something once about studies of saddle height: the conclusion seem to be that whatever the height (within reason) muscles developed over time in such a way as to maximise their strength end efficency for that height so there was not much difference in the effect of height. I suspect that similar could apply in this case. Do whatever feels most comfortable (within reason)!
BTW Lance Armstrong always claimed it was Miguael Indurain gave him the inspiration to try high cadence
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26/01/2012 23:04:19
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rothers
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Point one.. there's nothing interesting about compression anything. Not even flight socks. It's all marketing.
Point two.. if you are not pedalling hard enough we already know. Glasscrankers are easy to spot and should be subjected to big ring intervals up cragg...
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26/01/2012 23:46:49
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snowmole
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Paul wrote:
muscles developed over time in such a way as to maximise their strength end efficency
Hmm.. not sure I can see a mechanism for that - muscles develop in proportion to the amount they are worked I can accept, but for efficiency in a certain configuration? Citation needed if possible.
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