Sounds like your climbing cadence is good. I average around 88 rpm, except when going uphill, then it’s whatever I can maintain, usually in the 60s. Spinning is easier on the knees, but what matters is what works for you. On the flats try shifting to the next lower gear, then spin up to maintain the same speed. Do this for brief periods then gradually make them longer.
Edit: seems my estimates were in error. A review of my Garmin data shows my rpm consistently in the high 80s when climbing. Sure felt slower than that! Next year I may experiment with lower cadence to see the effect on HR and power.
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