Originally Posted by
maddmaxx
It was used as an example of how fast one could go without "parts flying off".
I did 45.4mph this morning on a frankenbike singlespeed.
- 1988 Trek 400 frame/fork salvaged from a dumpster, original headset (overhauled)
- rolling on 1991 Wolber T410 Alpine hoops, front still original lacing to 105sc hub, rear rebuilt on IRO high flange fix/fix
- 1991 105sc crank, front brake and levers.
- 1988 stock rear brake
- new bits and pieces as necessary; bars, stem, saddle, etc.
No parts flying off of it so far, and I beat this bike like it owes me money. Commuter, path racer, frequently take it off the pavement on packed-lime or hardpack dirt roads, did 5 miles on the equestrian trail with it last week just to see if I could.
I can't imagine a speed one could reach that would cause spontaneous loss of parts; although I did go fast enough once that the adhesive for my helmet mirror gave up and I lost the whole thing.