Higher cadence the lower torque you have to provide to hit the same wattage, I vaguely remember studies around efficiency improving slightly at higher cadences too?
Studies I’ve seen are the opposite. Moderate cadences in the range of 80rpm are more efficient (lower oxygen demand) vs higher cadences.
These studies usually don’t however comment what cadence is best for fatigue resistance (general consensus that higher cadence is usually better here).
Usually, riders with skinny legs can be more efficient holding higher cadences. For riders with caveman legs (like me), there is a higher energy cost of spinning at a high cadence.
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That’s what I naturally do