# The Shovel **URL:** \ **Category:** The Nine Hammers Tavern - General Chat\ **Created:** [October 5, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/the-shovel/3875 "2020-10-05T18:41:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 26
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@Thomas The last time I did The Shovel I was in 52/14 and it did make a difference. There is an older thread relating to this issue and also a video from Shane Miller in the thread that discusses how gearing affects ERG efforts. Note that level mode is probably best for quick sprints efforts like the ones in The The Shovel and Violator but make sure your floor is clean so you have a spot to lay down once you are done 😜. > [@SUF Support Tips: All about ERG mode](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/suf-support-tips-all-about-erg-mode/2917): > > Using your smart trainer in erg mode makes Suffering err… easy? The trainer will increase the resistance to match the training target in the workout. There are a few things that you need to know in order for this to work properly. The trainer will try to match the resistance target-no matter what. You can expect that if you drop your cadence, the trainer will add resistance making pedalling harder. If you increase your cadence, the trainer will release the resistance. It is important to keep… --- _[View the full topic](https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/the-shovel/3875)._