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Old 09-02-19, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gregf83
You're not that special. You're not riding anywhere close to your VO2Max. There's a reason those who care about performance don't pedal at 60RPM even though it may be more efficient.
Maybe, but I'm going a bit faster for much longer at 70 rpm in a high gear than the fast pedalers I see on the streets and the paths. It's really stupid to assume leg muscles, hearts and lungs are standard issue, and that one method is going to be optimum for everyone.
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