Originally Posted by
3speed
Now I know why you guys run bigger front rings than me!
As Jim said, gravity is the culprit behind the speed on that hill (and many others where I live). I find that most of the gearing on my bikes tops out between 30-35 mph.
Any speed faster than this is a matter of pure Newtonian physics.
Mass x Incline % - Rolling Friction (Wind Direction + Speed) = Top MPH. Since I always carry a significant amount of mass, I can usually beat just about anyone down a hill.
P.S. I just concocted the above equation and have no proof of its accuracy.
Originally Posted by
jimmuller
I remember that hill. As I recall I was doing 38mph down it when you passed me, and later said you were doing 45. If you lost both brakes on that hill you'd end up in Squam Lake before you stopped rolling. Glad your buddy is okay. IMHO the only thing one should ever put on the spokes is a magnet. Or two of them if you want to go twice as fast.
Wrong direction.
Gulf of Maine would be more likely.
Scott Ryder would have to mount a rescue on his surf board.
