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Use inappropriate gears - you'll develop a better cadence range and probably be stronger for it.
Agreed. I've re-learnt how to push bigger gears with lower cadences on a bike with a 6spd block. Surprised me how much I must chase through an 11spd cassette trying to stay on 100rpm.
Found on my local evening '10' course i'm better pushing a bigger gear at lower cadence on the draggy bits rather than spinning on a smaller gear. Must be getting old...
Ste_S
Huh? So my 11spd straight block ain't good enough for sportives? Do I need half gears? I always felt like I needed a 16.5T...
Use inappropriate gears - you'll develop a better cadence range and probably be stronger for it.