For me, I can really spin short cranks and wind it up on the flat, track-rider style. However, as soon as I climb, I can't maintain that spinning needed to make equal progress. As a rider, I am of heavier build and have breathing difficulties, so the slower tempo and bigger muscles make it easier to grind. Maybe if I had "trained" myself to the different style of riding needed, it may have worked, but any thoughts of training went when I stopped racing 30+ years ago.
My style is more Ulrich than Armstrong (can we mention them?)
Interestingly, I am not a 53x12 type of rider. The biggest gear on my carbon bike is 48x12 and on my winter bike 46x13
My style is more Ulrich than Armstrong (can we mention them?)
Interestingly, I am not a 53x12 type of rider. The biggest gear on my carbon bike is 48x12 and on my winter bike 46x13