Fixed gear training

[puffdaddy]

Is there any set standard or approximate for fixed training,I have been told it pays dividends for road racing?,,"eg: 120 rpm (AT) 30kph" I would like to dial a gear and train in it for the duration of the ride,,

[brentono]

For 700c the gear would be 52.5 inches (old school) or 4.167 metre rollout. (i.e. 120 rpm (AT) 30kph)
Depending on your cog or CW that will get you there, get a gear-chart.

[sogood]

There's no standard. The "standard" depends on the rider, the type and phase of training, and the type of terrain.

[puffdaddy]

The 80 km ride varies so much nothing super steep,,Might dial a random gear and go with it ?,,experiment might be the answer,,

[brentono]

If you check a gear chart you will see, there is a standard.
39x20 will get you there (or 47x24), 30Kph at 120 rpm. Simple as that.

[sogood]

There is an equation to express gearing, but there's no standard as to which gearing to use for an individual's training. What fixed wheel training gives is approx 20-30% extra work (subject to terrain and other parameters) and variable cadence (spin). You can ride harder on multi-geared bike and achieve the same level of work.

[brentono]

Is there any set standard or approximate for fixed training

Personally I used 46x20 so that's 62inches, and that worked for my fixed training,
as a preparation for road (and track)... hope it works for you, puffdaddy.

[puffdaddy]

Sorry if I am thick or missed it ,,What does that equate in cadence and kph ?

[mikesbytes]

There's 2 schools of thought, old school and new school
Old school is what brenteno has quoted. Really low gear 52.5" I think he quoted (too lazy to scroll down)
New school is what I do. 81" and smash the [something] out of it. I've hit 70kph on it

Both Old school and New school have their benefits.

I'll give you 2 options;
1. Ride whatever comes with it and if you hate it change it
2. Train on different gears, changing it every so often

[puffdaddy]

Ok may try 30 kph @100 rpm or so ,,Normally sit 38-42 kph on the flats so going to be interesting

[mikesbytes]

Where abouts in NZ are you?

[brentono]

fixed training, I have been told it pays dividends for road racing?

K.I.S.S. think "Fixed gear training" means fixie. FYI.

[mmhbeer]

Use this gear calculator to work out your gearing and rpm.

http://software.bareknucklebrigade.com/ ... pplet.html