Dump truck draft for 58mph
08-13-08, 12:42 PM
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Dump truck draft for 58mph
Man, this was fun. Lunch ride today, just doing some SST. Then I saw the perfect dump truck. Average wattage was only 542W for 32s.
0 to (almost?) 60 in 35s...
There's some sort of data drop at the peak, so I guess I went a tiny bit faster. It also appears that the powertap hub-cadence measurement is limited to 140rpm, but Sheldon's gearing calculator shows 174rpm (in a 53-12).
0 to (almost?) 60 in 35s...
There's some sort of data drop at the peak, so I guess I went a tiny bit faster. It also appears that the powertap hub-cadence measurement is limited to 140rpm, but Sheldon's gearing calculator shows 174rpm (in a 53-12).
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08-13-08, 12:49 PM
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lol - you know, I read the thread title and I didn't even need to look to know who the poster was. 
Where was this at Senor Spinner?
Where was this at Senor Spinner?
08-13-08, 12:52 PM
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sweet. i am always on the look out for dump truck or tractor. later.
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08-13-08, 12:53 PM
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08-13-08, 01:07 PM
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and accelerate too hard. I've only been able to stay with 'em to about 40'ish. I'll look for dump trucks.
08-13-08, 01:09 PM
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But, did you blow past the truck when you decided that was enough hammering for the day?
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08-13-08, 01:10 PM
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174rpm... that's pretty... hmm.. toasty.
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08-13-08, 01:10 PM
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My best is 214rpm, IIRC. You'd be surprised what you can do.
08-13-08, 01:24 PM
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(not you personally, I think this is awesome, but geez I'm not nearly crazy enough to try that)
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Nice going WR
Always wanted to do that
I only ever managed 188rpm on my fixed though.
Always wanted to do that
I only ever managed 188rpm on my fixed though.
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08-13-08, 01:57 PM
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4ft or so, peaking around the passenger side a bit. I was only maybe 2 ft from a completely clear bail out to a very wide shoulder.
Here's a street view of where I was at the top speed (but we were in the right lane).
I'm only a spinner for the top end though. For the Tuesday Nighter last night, I averaged 95rpm.
Here's a street view of where I was at the top speed (but we were in the right lane).
I'm only a spinner for the top end though. For the Tuesday Nighter last night, I averaged 95rpm.
08-13-08, 02:24 PM
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08-13-08, 03:34 PM
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