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> "Heinz Getzler" <
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> > > On 5 Feb 2003 15:23:44 -0800, Heinz Getzler wrote:
> > > >Personally I prefer spinning in the saddle. A rider uses a lot less energy climbing in the
> > > >saddle. I have found that in most cases you can climb as fast seated as you can out of the
> > > >saddle.
> > >
> > > It isn't about energy efficiency, it's about being first on the top.
> >
> > Winning is always the primary objective. But make no mistake energy efficency plays a big role
> > in climbing. This is why Lance spins at such a high rate.
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> I've heard so many say now that Lance is spinning much faster than his competition going uphill.
> Does anybody know how fast that is.
>
> Ie is he spinning at 85 when they are doing 70 or at 110 when they are doing
> 95.There are some people spinning really fast in my club, but they seem to be overspinning, ie
> they have too low a gear in so it's almost like they are standing still. Spinning fast is no
> good unless you're spinning a relatively high gear.
The key is can they produce sufficent speed with a high cadence. I agree with you the key is to be
able to spin a larger gear.
>
> Me for instance I can't spin faster than 70 going uphill or I lose my breath, so that's where I am
> the strongest. When my cadence goes down I stand up shortly to bring it back up instead of
> changing to a lower gear.