Originally Posted by
njkayaker
Wasting money. What size tires are you using?
There is no point in talking about faster unless you indicate actual numbers!
What is your average speed for those short rides? Are you making a real effort? How fast do you need to go? How longer is the "longer stuff"?
700 x 32c Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase (stock)
I've been able to do +/- 30mi averaging conservatively 13-14mph on the weekends. The group rides are up to 70mi and average
at least 16mph I'm told. I realize I am the limiting factor, I just want to be able to hang with the roadies by the time the weather gets nice again. I haven't been out there yet as I know I'm not nearly in the shape to keep from being dropped, I just want to make sure my rig is ready by the spring as well.