tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post7356717208778437953..comments2024-02-27T01:52:06.519-08:00Comments on Kent's Bike Blog: Continuous Torque DriveKent Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12906603746565831689noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-73233136660238872432007-05-04T09:00:00.000-07:002007-05-04T09:00:00.000-07:00I've ridden fixed for years, so my max cadence is ...I've ridden fixed for years, so my max cadence is up over 150 RPM but I never tend to spin that fast on any multi-geared bike. But if anything the CTD tended to make me favor higher gears with lower RPMs, it's easier to turn over a bigger gear without the dead spot. For me, there didn't seem to be a real advantage. I don't have knee issues.<BR/><BR/>I rode 'bents for years as well and I thing the CTD would give more of an advantage there.Kent Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607372827627527450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-79463845614549344112007-05-04T08:48:00.000-07:002007-05-04T08:48:00.000-07:00I agree with Perry; the bigger benefit of a system...I agree with Perry; the bigger benefit of a system like this might be for those with knee problems. Remember that rotor also offers a system like the old bio-pace chainrings that claims to solve the same problem in a different (and much more affordable way). <BR/><BR/>Did you notice if this system allowed you to spin at a higher cadence without spinning out?Dr. Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542493767359114575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-37267423521375134792007-05-02T19:57:00.000-07:002007-05-02T19:57:00.000-07:00Interesting comments. I have a theory. Let's call ...Interesting comments. I have a theory. Let's call it speed homeostasis. I prefer to ride at a speed that feels right, no matter what the conditions or equipment. When the wind kicks up in my face, I instinctively try to mash a bit more because the bike feels slow. When I am on an unfamiliar stretch of road that looks pretty flat but has a slight upgrade, again, I try to push my effort to get my speed to what I "think" it should be. I am no speed demon. We're talking a difference of say, 15 mph instead of 13 mph. So, the worst way for me to test a component like this is to compare speeds because I will always try to ride at the same speed on a particular course. If one bike is faster, I will use less effort and if it is slower, I will use more. <BR/><BR/>Additionally, I think a crank like this can provide value in terms of making hill climbing easier or helping people with their knee problems--without regard to speed improvement. I have also read that such designs may be more beneficial on a 'bent than they are on an upright. <BR/><BR/>Just some musings which may be of little value to anyone. Thanks again for the review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com