Cadence in cycling is the number of revolutions of the cranks per minute. Cycling is a recreation, a sport, and a means of transport across land. ... A person who holds strong, unorthodox opinions is sometimes called a crank. ...

Cyclists typically have a preferred cadence at which they feel most comfortable, and on bicycles with many gears it is possible to stick to a favourite cadence at a wide range of speeds. Recreational and utility cyclists typically cycle around 60–80 rpm; racing cyclists around 80–120 rpm and sprinters up to 170 rpm for short bursts. Cycling great Lance Armstrong is known for his high cadence of 120 rpm. This racing bicycle is built using lightweight, shaped aluminum tubing and carbon fiber stays and forks. ... rpm or RPM may mean: revolutions per minute RPM Package Manager (originally called Red Hat Package Manager) RPM (movie) RPM (band), a Brazilian rock band RPM (magazine), a former Canadian music industry magazine In firearms, Rounds Per Minute: how many shots an automatic weapon can fire in one minute On... The Sprinter is a microcomputer made by Peters Plus, Ltd. ... Armstrong on the cover of Sports Illustrated shortly before the 2005 Tour de France. ...

Some cyclists believe that some cadences are more efficient than others, but the wide range of preferred cadences among racing cyclists suggest that the difference, if any, is small.