mph vs km
04-17-09 | 08:53 AM
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mph vs km
how do you have your cycle computer settings?
I just switched it to KM so I can get a better gauge while watching the pros on the TV, I suck at converting to mph in my head.
For cool style points I also switched the language to french which looks good. Dont belive me? "Le heure" looks alot better on the display than plain old "time"
Dont even think about switching the language to Italian unless you have a full campagnolo groupset or an Italian frame. You will actually get the opposite effect and lose any style points if you break that rule
I just switched it to KM so I can get a better gauge while watching the pros on the TV, I suck at converting to mph in my head.
For cool style points I also switched the language to french which looks good. Dont belive me? "Le heure" looks alot better on the display than plain old "time"
Dont even think about switching the language to Italian unless you have a full campagnolo groupset or an Italian frame. You will actually get the opposite effect and lose any style points if you break that rule
04-17-09 | 09:07 AM
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mph x 1.6 = km/h
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04-17-09 | 09:27 AM
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English and miles.
I use rough approximations
40kmh = 25mph
Do the math from there in your head.
20kmh = 12.5mph
60kmh = 37.5mph (~40mph)
ect..
I use rough approximations
40kmh = 25mph
Do the math from there in your head.
20kmh = 12.5mph
60kmh = 37.5mph (~40mph)
ect..
04-17-09 | 09:40 AM
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mph. I'll switch to kmh when I hit 62 mph, so it can read 100!
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04-17-09 | 09:49 AM
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We use the metric system here, so for me it is a no brainer. Somehow, kilometers seem natural to me for bikes, a 100 km ride sound so much better than 62.5. As for language, even though I speak French well, I just stick to plain old English. The idea of using Italian or Spanish does appeal, cycling terms in those languages seem so exotic.
04-17-09 | 09:54 AM
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
04-17-09 | 09:55 AM
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mph. I need to know if i'm speeding.
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04-17-09 | 10:14 AM
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04-17-09 | 10:36 AM
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04-17-09 | 10:41 AM
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04-17-09 | 10:43 AM
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speed is a rate, right? at least, instantaneous speed... 
?
Unless by "rate of speed" the OP means "acceleration", which would be technically correct as a=dv/dt
?Unless by "rate of speed" the OP means "acceleration", which would be technically correct as a=dv/dt
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04-17-09 | 10:52 AM
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Psht. You math people only accept one definition for anything. I found 26 definitions for "rate" here. Here's #2:
2. a certain quantity or amount of one thing considered in relation to a unit of another thing and used as a standard or measure: at the rate of 60 miles an hour.
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04-17-09 | 10:55 AM
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could be acceleration, which is rate/speed, m/s/s
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04-17-09 | 10:59 AM
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ringraziamento
there are people on earth that still use MPH?
the metric system has been in use since the 1700s.
04-17-09 | 11:04 AM
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you knew what was meant. no need to argue semantics.
04-17-09 | 11:05 AM
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04-17-09 | 11:06 AM
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you'll drive yourself crazy trying to correct all the errors on bike forums, especially when it comes to math. just read any timmyquest post 
04-17-09 | 11:08 AM
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but if I see an opportunity and I'm in the mood, I'll take it.
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