how fast can people go on flat straight aways?
07-07-09, 02:30 PM
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how fast can people go on flat straight aways?
anyone know the mid to fast speeds for straights?
07-07-09, 02:36 PM
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I believe that the record is about 600+ mph now...
07-07-09, 02:38 PM
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07-07-09, 02:39 PM
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on commuter roads i avg 13.3 mph ( cuz i got to stop alot ) and fastest is 25 mph woohooo! loll now i can reach the maximum speed limit in residential areas
07-07-09, 02:45 PM
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Sustained effort,
Solo, 23+ mph is fast.
Group, 30+ mph is fast.
Pro sprints (e.g. le Tour) can end up at 45 mph.
Downhill, 50+ mph is fast.
Others may disagree.
Solo, 23+ mph is fast.
Group, 30+ mph is fast.
Pro sprints (e.g. le Tour) can end up at 45 mph.
Downhill, 50+ mph is fast.
Others may disagree.
07-07-09, 02:46 PM
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07-07-09, 02:48 PM
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07-07-09, 02:54 PM
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maybe if i go ride somewhere where i can max out all of my gears i could go faster.m hmmm
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Sounds reasonable for sustained speeds. I'll add that for a solo effort, speeds over 30 are not too difficult to achieve for short bursts.
07-07-09, 02:58 PM
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with a 35mph tail wind i can do 35mph for hours
no wind and im hurting at 25
edit: by hurting i mean i poop out after a minute
no wind and im hurting at 25
edit: by hurting i mean i poop out after a minute
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07-07-09, 03:16 PM
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07-07-09, 03:17 PM
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I did 35 MPH - ONCE, on the flat. My usual MAX on a flat is 30-32. Not for long, at all, just touching it, and crashing back to 20 or so. ND IT TAKES A LOT FOR ME TO GET THERE!
But, then, I'm OLD!
But, then, I'm OLD!
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very noiceee im not old yet but i will be! on workin on my 4th day with this bike so i have room to grow some speed!
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The Cypress once did a 40 mph solo sprint, and even had a questionable video to back it up.
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Fred Rompelberg achieved a verified speed of 268 kph drafting behind a modified dragster.
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