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Old 05-05-15 | 08:36 AM
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pedroaragao
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Originally Posted by Amt0571
It depends on the wheel size and the gearing.

If it has a "normal" bike wheel size with the same gearing, it can reach the same speeds.

Bikes with smaller wheels need bigger chainrings and/or smaller sprockets to reach high speeds. Another option is using an IGH.

I have reached 70km/h with a 20" Dahon with SRAM DualDrive, a 52t chainring and 11t sprocket. It has a higher gearing than most road bikes.
Sorry my friend, but its not true.
To archieve that speed with that gearing you shoulb be pedaling at 160 rpm cadence, witch is hight doubtfull.
You can check calculations in BikeCalc.com - Speed at all Cadences for any Gear and Wheel.

best from Brazil,
Pedro
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