Why so many gears?.....

[bpsmith]

What’s the point of climbing a hill, if you can’t hammer it down the other side!?!

 

[MontyVeda]

A quick read of the summary doesn't seem to support your assertion that 90rpm is the optimum cadence for every single rider.


I find it hard to believe that there's One True Cadence for every rider anyway, given that we're not identical to each other. I'm willing to be corrected though.

I didn't even know what cadence was until i started reading CC. I did however know that if I turn the pedals at a comfortable RPM and use the gears to maintain that RPM, then the ride is easier. I can't put a figure on my cadence and have no desire to, but it feels right for me therefore it cannot be wrong.

 

[MontyVeda]

What’s the point of climbing a hill, if you can’t hammer it down the other side!?!

...or, what's the point of climbing a hill if you don't get a rest on the other side? The freewheeling is my reward for tackling a biggie

 

[bpsmith]

...or, what's the point of climbing a hill if you don't get a rest on the other side? The freewheeling is my reward for tackling a biggie

Each to their own. I love the descents, the faster the better. If it’s more enjoyable for you to freewheel then that’s cool too.

 

[poemcycle]

gears are the key to life. when difficult change. gets me up most hills or would have to get off and push.

 

[Alan O]

gears are the key to life. when difficult change. gets me up most hills or would have to get off and push.

Name and avatar, knowing the key to life's gears, haiku almost is.