In cycling, cadence (or pedaling rate) is the number of revolutions of the crank per minute; roughly speaking, this is the rate at which a cyclist is pedalling/turning the pedals. Cadence is related to wheel speed, but is a distinct measurement.
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How do you measure your cadence?
I see lots of cadence-related questions on here where people cite fairly specific cadence rates. How do you calculate your cadence exactly? Do you just set a one-minute timer on your bike computer and count them manually?
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How can I measure cadence without attaching anything to the bike?
This is prompted by curiosity, so a cheap and cheerful solution is desirable.
I'd like to measure my cadence, not just on my own bikes but on the heavy, clunky, undergeared, undersized rental bikes I sometimes use. I don't need realtime feedback if…
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What cadence should you sprint at?
Current knowledge is that riding at a higher cadence is good for long-term aerobic efforts. Does that mean that sprinting at lower cadences would be better? I have certainly experienced myself that I seem to be able to sprint faster when pushing a…
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What is neuromuscular endurance in the world of bicycling?
I read the term neuromuscular endurance perhaps something related to having your brain not accustomed to high speed pedalling. I'm curious as it is related to bicycling cadence and I'm working on that.
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Cadence meter for the Shimano Ultegra Flight Deck 5601?
Is there a cadence meter available for the Shimano Ultegra Flight Deck 5601? Or is there a good alternative option for measuring cadence without changing the flight deck setup?
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best rpm for most energy efficiency
What rpm when peddling is the most energy efficient aka least calories burned for the fastest speed?
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Why is a steady cadence so important? Or is it?
I read somewhere that steady cadence is a good thing but why is that? It is analogous to running long distance where it is a good idea to set a reasonable pace and stick to it? I would think that varying your cadence would give your muscles a…
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Is the lack of activation in sore calves indicative of a poor stroke technique?
I know this is a funnily named question, but please bear with me.
The pain was new.
My calves were incredibly sore - it was painful to walk (Likely owing as I had to walk up stairs - I probably did more than 10 stories pacing a coworker literally…
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