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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Bikes: 2015 Charge Plug, 2007 Dahon Boardwalk, 1997 Nishiki Blazer, 1984 Nishiki International, 2006 Felt F65, 1989 Dahon Getaway V
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I hit 49.7 on a downhill when I was 34. Brakes were not up to that speed, had to Flintstone it at the end. Sold the bike. Since then 40mph has been the limit. On my flat-bar MTB-based commuter I used to tuck down, now it has an aero bar. On my two drop bar bikes, I just use the drops. I try to keep my head up to see traffic.