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Little update: Switched out to 48x15 for about 4 or 5 sessions. Although I felt a bit slow compared to the other riders, I felt like I was pedalling smoother. After a few sessions I felt like I was spinning out and went back to the 49x15. Again, after just a couple of weeks I got the same 'under geared' feeling and went for a 50x15. Expected it to be tough but last night, my first session with this ratio was a breeze! Still nice and smooth and the fastest I've been yet on the track.
I've no numbers to back it up but I like to think that this suggests a positive adaptation!