Test with six short, seated sprints (6–8 s) in different gears and the calculator plots your torque–cadence range and shows: Peak rpm your optimal coordination point Coordination band (±10%) your usable range Training bands Force on the left, Frequency on the right Fatigue overlay optional fresh vs fatigued shift
Why It Matters
There is no perfect cadence. Performance improves when you:
Produce high power across a wider band of rpm Hold that band late in rides and races
How It Works
Step 1 — Fresh Do 6 × seated sprints, 6–8 s, no shifting. Log rpm and peak W. Plot. Step 2 — Fatigue (optional) After a long ride, repeat the same six sprints. Plot again to see the shift.
Cadence Profile — Training Bands (No Dependencies)
Cadence Profile — Training Bands
Enter 3–6 seated sprints (6–8 s) in different gears. Plot to see your Coordination, Force and Frequency training bands (±10% of fresh peak RPM).
Fresh sprints
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Cadence (rpm)
Peak power (W)
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Min 3 rows. Seated 6–8 s, no shifting. Add a light and heavy gear to span rpm.
Fatigued sprints (optional)
#
Cadence (rpm)
Peak power (W)
Remove
Repeat after a long ride to see the fatigue shift.
Profiling idea adapted from sprint-based F–v/P–v methods; bands are ±10% of fresh peak RPM.
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