This why I wrote not too lowJaapvanE wrote: ↑January 31st, 2023, 8:29 amRegarding df and pace. I recently had a strong focus on technique and noticed I could pull a 2:00/500m at df80 (yeah, my ego made me do that bad thing, regretted it later). But I can't get passed that point (where at df250 I pulled 1:30/500m easily with worse technique). So when you are unlimited, one might close to a pace obtained at higher df, but matching it might be impossible. For me, at 100kg, higher SPM's are difficult. But a LWT might have bo issue there.
I am more of a low twitch type, so lack explosiveness. Too low DF means I cannot keep up with the speed.
On TTs for short distances a higher DF helps to get better results for me as I don't have to rate as high as possible, but have the strength to handle the higher load.
On mid to high distances or classic low rate training sessions DF between mentioned values doesn't matter to me. 115 is fine as well as 140 (even if 140 feels heavier for sure).
I am more a midweight, so no advantage in both directions