Quote Originally Posted by lph View Post
I think the idea is to build technique before adding power. Once you can hold a higher cadence without bouncing around you can start adding the strength to get faster. Besides, being able to spin, or in general have a wider array of cadence to use is probably useful in itself.
As you develop a fluid pedal stroke with both push and pulling and especially build strength endurance you’ll be able to spin in bigger gears and increase power output. Wasn't it Merckx who when asked if it was better technique to mash a big gear or spin a small gear, said 'Its better to spin a big gear.'