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Old 10-17-10 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rollin
The more relaxed you are the more stable you'll be.
+1....I'm doing nearly 40 on some of the straight sections of our mtn rides with one hand, recorder in the other. Some riders ride the brakes on this descent but after so many times, I have no problems after getting used to the speed and relaxing. Heck, even at the botoom, I show the computer in my video, doing 34. That's like a walk in the park. Relax!

Tandem a different story. We hit 56, no way am I removing a hand from the bars.. But tuck and relax, no problem eventhough the 55+ speed is scary. It's good thing my wife is relaxed on the back as well, helps the bike remain rock solid at that speed. Now that is trust.
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