Originally Posted by
cale
Dang, if I rode 20 miles (750ft elevation gain) in an hour / ten min, I'd arrive at work a sweaty mess. For me, at least, I wouldn't even bother with fenders because I'd have to shower and change anyway. Haha
It could be possible that some of these folks claiming to average 18-22 mph on 30-40 pound commuter bikes with 28-35 mm tires and not so tall of gearing are either smoking what we made legal here and dreaming, or just internetting grandeur.....