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... cadence . For this section , however , we will assume a general - purpose cadence of 75 rpm . Racing and touring cyclists require variations on this and advice on specialist gearing can be found in Chapters 6 and 7 . For example , a ...
... cadence . For this section , however , we will assume a general - purpose cadence of 75 rpm . Racing and touring cyclists require variations on this and advice on specialist gearing can be found in Chapters 6 and 7 . For example , a ...
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... cadence of 135 rpm to set the record ) . He was riding in the slipsteam of a modified stock drag racing car , a 650 - horsepower 1955 Chevrolet . Abbott rode in motor - cycle leathers and crash helmet and had to be towed to a speed of ...
... cadence of 135 rpm to set the record ) . He was riding in the slipsteam of a modified stock drag racing car , a 650 - horsepower 1955 Chevrolet . Abbott rode in motor - cycle leathers and crash helmet and had to be towed to a speed of ...
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... cadence high to give your bike the impetus to tackle the first slopes . Quickly change down to a lower gear to maintain your cadence , but do not be tempted to immediately engage the lowest gear . This should be kept in reserve for ...
... cadence high to give your bike the impetus to tackle the first slopes . Quickly change down to a lower gear to maintain your cadence , but do not be tempted to immediately engage the lowest gear . This should be kept in reserve for ...
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