Going for 40 mph
06-19-06, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by slagjumper
I achieved 46 last year drafting a bus. Often I can go faster tucked then pedaling. In the case of the bus I had a 46 11 and really could not pedal that gear to that speed. My record is comming down Forbes Ave into Oakland where I got 50 with a 52 - 12 at around 150 rpm. The hill is about 5-6% grade that runs about 3/10s of a mile with a stop light at the bottom.
Another good hill would be down Liberty in E. Liberty, but there is so much traffic there.
07-08-06, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bennyk
I would think it would be possible to go a lot faster than that on Negley going over the hill from Sq. Hill into Shadyside.
07-09-06, 02:03 AM
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I've recently been able to hit 41.4mph down a 3/4 mile grade about a mile from my house. It's near the beginning of my commute. It has a stoplight near the top, one about 4/5 the way down, and one at the end. If I hit the lights correct, I can easily hit 40+. I regularly get to 35. The posted speed limit is 50.
This is on a 15 year old, 35 lb Schwinn Highplains MTB loaded with a trunk bag with about 5 lbs of clothes and food, 2 water bottles and 215 lbs of me. I may not accelerate quickly, but I can get quite a bit of momentum going.
This is on a 15 year old, 35 lb Schwinn Highplains MTB loaded with a trunk bag with about 5 lbs of clothes and food, 2 water bottles and 215 lbs of me. I may not accelerate quickly, but I can get quite a bit of momentum going.
07-09-06, 10:21 PM
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There is a 200 meter long downhill that goes into an empty 500 car parking lot at the end of my ride to work each day. I try for a new top speed allmost every day. My record so far is 65.3 km/hr (40.5mph).
If I just coast (tucked as much as possible) down the hill I can reach 50km/hr.
I am new to this Forum and this is my first post. I have been Commuting for a Month.
If I just coast (tucked as much as possible) down the hill I can reach 50km/hr.
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My Bike in Commuter/Top speed form.
My Bike in Commuter/Top speed form.
I am new to this Forum and this is my first post. I have been Commuting for a Month.
07-09-06, 10:41 PM
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I've been waiting for one of these top speed threads to come by again, as I attained a new personal best for speed, 77.4km/h, this past weekend. Sure, it wasn't commuting (and I don't want to ride that fast on my folder!), but it was fast! This was on what I believe is Gate Hill Road descending out of Harriman State Park. I was riding a bit conservatively, too (feathering the brakes, not tucking into a super-aero position, etc). I'll break 80 no problem once I learn the road a bit better and feel safe going faster. 
(it's far from home so I've only been there a couple of times)
(it's far from home so I've only been there a couple of times)
07-10-06, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Daily Commute
The last part of the bridge is a big hill (by Columbus standards) into downtown. The pavement is perfect. The problem is that there's a light right at the bottom.
07-10-06, 08:02 AM
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My top speed recently is 43.5 MPH, on the biggest longest hill around here. I don't bomb it very often, because there is a 4 way stop in the middle of the hill. It hit it really early the other day and pedaled on through. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
07-10-06, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Skyers
There is a 200 meter long downhill that goes into an empty 500 car parking lot at the end of my ride to work each day. I try for a new top speed allmost every day. My record so far is 65.3 km/hr (40.5mph).
If I just coast (tucked as much as possible) down the hill I can reach 50km/hr.
I am new to this Forum and this is my first post. I have been Commuting for a Month.
If I just coast (tucked as much as possible) down the hill I can reach 50km/hr.
The Hill
I am new to this Forum and this is my first post. I have been Commuting for a Month.
07-10-06, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by gboy
What's that road? Wonderland?
The Building on the left in the pic is Saugeen Maitland Residence. Home of the Famous "Saugeen Stripper".
07-10-06, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Skyers
No gboy it is not Wonderland. It is a Private road for the University of Western Ontario that comes off of Western road at the North West corner of the campus.
The Building on the left in the pic is Saugeen Maitland Residence. Home of the Famous "Saugeen Stripper".
The Building on the left in the pic is Saugeen Maitland Residence. Home of the Famous "Saugeen Stripper".
... Last year, my commute to Fanshawe from Gainsboro/Wonderland I did decent speeds on the hills going east on Sarnia Rd, south (of Sarnia) on Wonderland, and east on Oxford (east of Wonderland).
07-10-06, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MacG
I've hit 39mph several times on my fixed commuter. It's geared 48/17, making for about 74.25 gear inches with my 700x23 tires. That calculates out to a cadence of 177rpm. I can only maintain that spin for part of a minute though. I need to get going on my geared bike project and go for some (personal) landspeed records.
For those in the twin cities, I did 39mph on Ramsey Hill (it connects Summit Ave with downtown; the steeeeep way) and again once or twice out in Inver Grove Heights on what I don't really consider to be that steep of a hill. I guess it's just the prolongedness. If that's a word.
For those in the twin cities, I did 39mph on Ramsey Hill (it connects Summit Ave with downtown; the steeeeep way) and again once or twice out in Inver Grove Heights on what I don't really consider to be that steep of a hill. I guess it's just the prolongedness. If that's a word.
Try the hill connecting the River road (in St. Paul) to Hidden Falls. I have gone 46 mph down that one. The only problem is you have to turn around and ride back out.
07-16-06, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by silversmith
I took my old Raleigh Grand Prix down the hill and developed a severe wobble.
I don't know what caused the wheel wobble. The wheel is true and the frame is straight. I do know that the fork seems a mite flexy.
Scary.
I don't know what caused the wheel wobble. The wheel is true and the frame is straight. I do know that the fork seems a mite flexy.
Scary.
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07-17-06, 10:55 AM
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Fastest commute speed is 63.5 km/h on my trike (gravity assist). It was along a busy 60 km/h road with a half-dozen driveways to my right, and a big intersection rapidly approaching. I can hit 45km/h without pedalling on that hill, it's pretty sweet...
Now, if only I could find an inexpensive front fairing...
Now, if only I could find an inexpensive front fairing...
07-17-06, 02:08 PM
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Back in my Austin commute I would hit mid 40's every day ... it was like a mile straight downhill to the river. I always tried to work on my spinning ... I hit 140 rpm once, hold it for a bit, then tuck the rest. On 360 northbound ... nice wide shoulder, no stopping at the bottom. Did have to deal with an exit lane, but it was very lightly used in the mornings. Unfortunately I also had to go up it the other way on the way home in 100*+ heat 
This was carrying clothing and all commuting gear in a Carradice seat bag on my Surly Crosscheck with 23-25 tires and was very stable.
All time record was comming down the steeper hill on 2222 with no bag ... hit 54 mph. I really wanted to put on a bigger front ring than my 47 to see how much more speed I could get.
This was carrying clothing and all commuting gear in a Carradice seat bag on my Surly Crosscheck with 23-25 tires and was very stable.All time record was comming down the steeper hill on 2222 with no bag ... hit 54 mph. I really wanted to put on a bigger front ring than my 47 to see how much more speed I could get.
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For those of you in the San Fernando Valley, I've hit 41 MPH on my Breezer Freedom (3 speed) going down the hill on Woodley Ave. by the VA hospital.
Good thing I'm a veteran and the hospital is there.
Gotta time it just right so I can get thru the traffic light at the bottom.
Good thing I'm a veteran and the hospital is there.
Gotta time it just right so I can get thru the traffic light at the bottom.
07-17-06, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mechBgon
I'll have to find a way to shoot video of a descent from the top of Mt. Spokane to the base, you guys would eat it up
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07-17-06, 09:19 PM
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I hated it on Sat when I was trying to keep up with the people that could coast. Probably between 30-35 on the downhills, but they were pulling away because I couldn't pedal 42x16 fixed as fast as they could just coast... Kind of sucked...
07-18-06, 03:12 PM
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If I wait for the wind to turn and get lucky with a storm blowing through I can hit 45 (limit is 40 posted) for a couple miles or so of flat on the way home. In fact yesterday I had a guy nice enough to run blocker for me in his truck and give me a thumbs up when I finally slowed for a climb.
07-18-06, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by steveindenver
If I wait for the wind to turn and get lucky with a storm blowing through I can hit 45 (limit is 40 posted) for a couple miles or so of flat on the way home. In fact yesterday I had a guy nice enough to run blocker for me in his truck and give me a thumbs up when I finally slowed for a climb.
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07-18-06, 09:27 PM
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1km = .6 Mi.
Originally Posted by Steev
You need to live here. My calculator says that's 61km/h, and I often exceed that on my commute.
07-19-06, 06:47 AM
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I've lost a rear tire at 45mph... NOT fun as I immediately went off the shoulder and was skiing with my feet more than riding a bike trying to slow it. Needless to say the rim was toast and I was walking the rest of the way.
07-19-06, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by KrautFed
I've lost a rear tire at 45mph... NOT fun as I immediately went off the shoulder and was skiing with my feet more than riding a bike trying to slow it. Needless to say the rim was toast and I was walking the rest of the way.
? and was there sparks ?
07-19-06, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nycballer0591
man that sucks why didn't u just use the front brake instead of your feet ? and was there sparks ?
? and was there sparks ? When it blew it was like the rear was on ice and fishtailed so badly that I went off the shoulder onto grass/rocks. I'm actually surprised the front didnt blow or that the front slipped out from under me. I slid/skid a good 150-200ft and stayed on the bike! I was bringing up the rear and when I got to the bottom of the hill (walking) everyone said my face was white as a ghost. After that, I really haven't made much of an attempt to really go top speed. I just got back on my bike after 5+ years, and I'm still young & stupid so I'm sure I'll be attempting to pass cars on my way to work soon enough.