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http://www.kreuzotter.de/english/espeed.htm


This online calculator allows you to input your specifications to compare different bike speeds and wattage inputs.

for example a tri-bike with a rider ouput of 300 watts will give a speed of 26.3mph on flat ground.

the same however with a stock lowracer with 300 watts will give a speed of 30.2mph on flat ground.


lowracer with tail fairing 31.7 mph

full fairing 46.3 mph


a tri bike coasting down a 14% grade will give max speed of 60.2mph with 157 lb rider


lowracer coasting down same 14% grade will give max speed of 84.8mph with 157lb rider


This is assuming a hill with no end. the only limiting factor being the air resistance.
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