i usually average about 20 to 22 mph while i can some parts of my daily commute just isnt really able to handle that with lights and forced sidewalk riding but i def can pace 20+ for a few miles at least i run a 1x8 setup right now with a 50t front with flat bar here soon when i put the drops back on i can and have paced 25 my way to work at 5 am with no people out