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From: neal@druxv.UUCP (Neal D. McBurnett)
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Subject: Re: How Do You Cycle Correctly?
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Date: Wed, 9-May-84 12:45:47 EDT
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Great reply!  I would only add that it is important to pedal at a
"high" rpm.  When you're new to cycling, you tend to think that 90 rpm
is awfully high, but you soon get used to it.  Unless you're putting
very little effort into pedaling, you should probably spin at 60 rpm or
more.  Advantages?
	less strain on you knees!  If you supply the same amount of power
		at a higher rpm, the torque on your knees is less.
	great way to warm up at the beginning of a ride.
	easier to accelerate.

Yes this means you need lower gears.  For biking in the mountains, I certainly
recommend a 33 inch gear or less.  I have a 27 inch gear, and wish I has a
25 inch one!

-Neal McBurnett, ihnp4!druxv!neal, DR x4852