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Old 07-30-05, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jslopez
Wheel is calibrated correctly and I've been commuting the same route for the past year that I know to estimate my average speed on my old comp (CATEYE ASTRALE) which would have been 20 mph if I was pushing it but basically doesn't go significantly higher because fo the stops. I remember an older post where a guy had what seemed to me was a high average speed considering him metioning numerous stoplights on his ride. HEnce I'm coming to the conclusion that the polar is a bit more generous in the average speed arena.

Possible explanation.

a) lowest speed cyclocomp records

which effects
b) amount of time recorded for trip

which would
c) effect the average speed

This would be exacerbrated by constant start stops.
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