Originally Posted by
don compton
I am 70yo (71 in November)... I currently am riding very short rides to get my butt and joints used to riding again. I have noticed that I am no longer spinning at 90+ rpm. Should I accept that maybe 75-85 rpm is acceptable?
Don, I'm your age, and I too prefer a 90 rpm cadence, but you are coming back from an injury. Find the cadence that works for you
today, then adapt/improve as you feel it. Please take your time, don't rush it. Start with an hour's ride, increase distance/time as you feel your fitness returning. Play a long game! Good luck.