h2ofun wrote:
RowToTri wrote:
h2ofun wrote:
RowToTri wrote:
More power with shorter cranks at LOWER rpm is a pretty weird result. Unless your old position was completely sapping your ability to apply pressure to the pedals - like in a really major way. But even so I would think that if that were the case it would equally hamper your ability to spin the cranks... so this result might say more about the test method than what your best fit is.
In these tests, not working on fit.
Yep, everyone thinks one has to spin high RPM, etc. including me. I have an open mind to let the data guide me and will see what is recommended.
Now, I believe, as one example, Chrisse spun low RPM's and folks gave her a bad time. She did okay. :)
i'm not saying anything at all about high or low rpm in and of itself. I'm talking about making more power with shorter cranks at a lower rpm than you were on the longer cranks, at the same perceived effort level.
To do that you will have to be putting a good deal more force on the pedals.
Over my head. I am just collecting data and will let an expert like Frank Day guide me along. I still question how this fits into running of the bike, and going up hills. But, no going back now.
As I said, some might find my journey interesting. Just having 3 top athletes coming to my house tomorrow to test themselves on different crank lengths with power says some are open minded to see if crank length, fit and numbers might have them consider making the investment to different size cranks. Will post what I see happen.
1) If this is over your head, that means you do not know what power is. That would make it pretty difficult for you to devise a meaningful test or to interpret the results. So I suggest you read up on the technical definition of power and think about that it means relative to cycling - i.e. crank length, cadence, pedal force, speed, gearing, etc.
2) When people try to give you thoughtful advice and you just brush it aside by implying that they are taking things way too seriously and you're just having fun, and you are just going to do what you are going to do, then why ASK people for help in the first place? If you want to document your process without pesky interruptions by the Slowtwitch Hoi Polloi, then just post updates on what you are doing and tell people to keep their opinions to themselves. People will read it anyway. I promise.
3) I could tell you why I am virtually sure that doing these tests with unlocked power cranks invalidates your results, but I won't because you will not believe me.
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Ed O'Malley
www.VeloVetta.com Founder of VeloVetta Cycling Shoes
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