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Old 01-02-13, 04:12 AM
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Geezer speed

61 years old and 31 mph on a flat road on a new Hardrock. I had a very strong tailwind though. Gotta be honest ya know !!

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Old 01-02-13, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by meatman
61 years old and 31 mph on a flat road on a new Hardrock.
Hey good for you, can I borrow your vitamins?
I'm 52 and I'd pee myself at 31!
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Respect!
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It's fast, but not that hard to reach for a short time. I've hit 34 on my road bike for a millisecond. When I'll brag is when I can hold 20mph for five hours, and that's not happening.
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