Originally Posted by
bobn
Southpaws, 40-50 mph down hill on a bike, any bike? God bless, you got guts.
Any of my bikes would probably rattle and shake to pieces at that speed!
Thanks! You're kind to call it "guts".
I've made that downhill run 86 times now so I don't even think about it. My bike actually feels pretty solid going downhill (it's a 6 year old GF Hoo Koo E Koo MTB). I've worn the knobs on the tires down far enough that they don't sound much like a hornet's nest anymore, so it's a pretty smooth ride, and easy to control.
Usually I hit up in the high 40's, and hit 50 once and I had to stop at the red light at the bottom of the hill.
Today I only hit 40 with a serious headwind - doesn't sound like it but I was extra cautious on that one.