Cadence for Mountain Bikers Cadence is the speed of your pedalling; a high cadence uses a high number of revolutions per minute. Similarly, a low cadence uses high gears that are spun slowly. Generally mountain bikers use a lower cadence than road bikers. Although a high cadence is more efficient, a slightly lower cadence offers more stability on rough, technical trails. With practice, trail riders can learn to keep the...[more]...