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Bikes: 1986 KHS Fiero, 1989 Trek 950, 1990 Trek 7000, 1991 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, 1992 Trek 1400, 1997 Cannondale CAD2 R300, 1998 Cannondale CAD2 R200, 2002 Marin San Rafael, 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 R1000, 2010 Performance Access XCL9R
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The rider I used to be, says the OP needs to needs to learn to spin. The rider I am now, has finally learned to spin.
I have two bikes, setup completely different. My old steel bike has a compact 50/34 and 12-30. I have spun it out on the trainer, at 42 mph and 120 rpm. For 30 seconds... On the street, I've hit 28 but for less than 30 seconds. But I can maintain 20 easily without killing myself mashing or over spinning.
The other is nice aluminum bike, 53/39 also 12-30. Never had it on the trainer. Only recently started riding it. Last week I got to sprint it chasing a guy, I never caught him, but Strava showed me at 38.7 MPH. Somehow, I stayed over 25 for a good minute. Yes, it was a slight downhill. I've had no issue holding 23 for a couple minutes on flat ground.
Nowhere near the rider I used to be. But trying to be smarter this time around... Looking forward to spinning on the trainer this winter..