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Old 08-14-18, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by southernfox
No, it's based on a lot of the latest research into the relationship between power, cadence, and speed.
Yes. I've read most, if not all of the studies. I have the PDFs on my hard drive and can quote them if you like.

Originally Posted by southernfox
...I ride really big gears for women (usually way bigger than my competitors in a given race). But that's because of my physiology,...

Yes. This is true. Since you bring it up, do you wish to expound on this?

Originally Posted by southernfox
ETA: Two other things: I never ever told someone to ride 118" just because I do. I ride really big gears for women (usually way bigger than my competitors in a given race). But that's because of my physiology, not because I think they should be on the same gears I am. I have NEVER said that, and that you suggest that I have is getting out of line.
"Out of line"?

Exactly what line did I cross?
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