Originally Posted by
Garcon
@ dabac: my bike is similar to the one here
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Power-X-Me...cycle/11089998
I have never properly measured my speed but I would say it's usually around 15 mph? The reason I want to go faster is that I am disappointed that my 3 mile commute in the morning takes 15 mins by bicycle,
That's almost running pace. First off - how long have you been riding? If you're brand new to it, you can expect to pick up some speed eventually. But if you're trying to stay below the sweat level there's only so much you can do.
Then there is that bike. A full-sus, probably heavy as you wouldn't believe, with knobbly tires and an upright position. Running pace isn't too bad considering. You should have a rigid bike with skinnier tires and a more hunched over riding position.