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      10-07-2024, 10:26 PM   #1849
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Agreed, seat too low is uncomfortable, to say the least.

Does the cadence data come from a power meter?
You can get cadence from a power meter, but you can also get just a cadence and speed sensor kit. There are several brands, but here's one from Wahoo.

https://www.amazon.com/Wahoo-Cycling...dp/B01E0YRQIA/

Garmin also has a kit.
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A good bike fitting is crucial if you're going to spend hours in the saddle. So many times I see people struggling along because their seat is way too low. It wreaks havoc on your knees. Your pedaling cadence is also critical. If you're pedaling less than 70rpm, you're taxing your knees. Ideally, your cadence should be around 80rpm and as constant as possible. Higher cadence can be hard to get used to, but it's worth it once you get the hang of it. Of course you also need the gearing required to allow for higher cadence. Here's my cadence from today's 34 mile ride. The dips in the cadence are mostly gear shift changes and road crossings.

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Wow, I did not know this. Going to pick up a cadence sensor today. Any you recommend?
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Wow, I did not know this. Going to pick up a cadence sensor today. Any you recommend?
Do you use a bike computer? If so, does that brand have a cadence sensor? You can use either the Garmin sensor or the Wahoo sensor with most programs. Is that Strava you use? Check to see if your phone will connect to a Bluetooth sensor. Both the Garmin and the Wahoo are Bluetooth and ANT+, but iPhones won't connect ANT+. They will connect to Bluetooth, though.
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