Don't expect to go much faster if you already have narrow slicks on. Also, although I'm not "calling BS" on the speed you are claiming to maintain, let's just say that people tend to have funny ideas of what maintain really means.
Thanks for the graph. By definition of maintain: I mean the speed I am able to cruise at comfortably; I typically will cruise in the 44-15 which equates to a speed of about 20-22mph. My average speed commuting is far lower, about 15.5-18mph; "maintaining" does not factor in stoplights and stopsigns.
Originally Posted by
halocon
WHY would you do that on a road bike?
Why not? If I'm riding off of a curb (think out of an apartment, or from a parking lot somewhere), or if there are obstacles in my path. I'd much rather hop than just plod. If the wheels or frame can't handle it, I won't do it; if they can, I will.