Question about pedalling.

[Laterider21958]

Hi again,

Thanks for all the valuable info.

I have a very basic time/speed/trip/counter type computer on my bike. I think that I am riding in a reasonably efficient manner. I have found that the more I ride, the more I am getting a feel for the gear that suits me in different situations. Have tried to count revolutions and I think I am riding around the 90/minute (perhaps slightly less) mark most of the time. On assessing body positon and movement, I don't think I am mashing, as my riding is smooth and I am not aware of any jerking body movement. I think I am more likely to jerk when I have less resistance. When I began riding I was not able to comfortably use the gears I currently use now. I guess that is an indicator of muscle develpment somewhere!

[RoadRaven]

Lots of good discussion here about cadence and rythym

If you can keep your knees tucked in as you pedal, you will find this helps with the smoothness of your stroke too.

[Geonz]

90 has always been fast for me. I'd suggest to hubby that 80 is in the "normal range" :-) I'm sure some people are happy with 100.