Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Personally, the only gearing system that I find goofier than compact doubles are 1x systems. You really coast above 24mph? I can hit 25mph without even trying within half mile of my office. If I put any effort into it, I can go over the point where the speed sign at my work no longer gives a number (35mph). On a day with wind, I've been known to hit 45 by the time I reach the speed sign. Coasting at 25mph drives me batty!
Riding on a MUP with a speed limit of 15 mph at 45 mph, even if you could do it, could get someone killed. There are areas with small downhiills that I'll get up to about 23-25 mph if no one is around. I hope you don't try that stunt around here, fella.