Quote:
Originally Posted by KarlC
With 50x11 I spin out when the pace line pack is at full speed and often going down a long descent. I cant say what rpm our speed I'm at as I'm watching the guys in front of me or the road very carefully right then.
.
|
It's easy to figure out the rpm if you know the speed
Is this while racing, or on a casual group ride?
I have to say I have found 50x12 to be lacking, but mostly due to poor technique on my part. If you crest before the tandem and hope to get on their wheel on the descent, forget it. If you slow down and stay on their draft, you won't need as much power on the descent. It is hard to spin fast and apply a lot of power at the same time.