I was wondering, does it matter what gear you put your bike in for different intervals? I use a Kickr smart trainer so taking the power out and spinning at a set cadence, are there adaptational benefits to spinning in a bigger/smaller gear?

There are benefits to spinning at different rates. However you are limited to the ressistance that the erg is being controlled at. If you want to do some high cadence work go into standard mode (level 3 perhaps) and try spinning. Generally leave it in a middle gear when in erg mode and dont chang…

[image] Big vs Small Chainring - Same Power (ERG Mode Gearing) Training I recently did the Antelope workout which has 10-min intervals at around 90% FTP. Since I use a smart trainer in ERG mode, I normally do not shift gears and just leave it in my small chainring and a co…

[image] John_Hallas: Generally leave it in a middle gear when in erg mode and dont change gear. I usually do too. For the sake of variation, I’ve tried the large chainwheel and middle cog. The “theoretical” speed increases (on Strava), but it feels the same. One thing I have noticed is that t…

Gearing in ERG Mode Technically, if you are doing target power training, gear selection does not affect your training. 260w is 260w in any gear. But an easier gear combo has slightly different leverage action from harder gears, and when you ride in a harder gear your flywheel has greater momentum…

thought there was already a thread on the, but couldn’t find it! really interesting thanks!

Useful stuff to know. training for flat TT’s mostly, using the big ring has felt right.

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