Your top gear must not be very 'top'!
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Your top gear must not be very 'top'!
I managed to flat it out on completely flat road at 34mph, was spinning like hell! this is with 48/17 gearing https://www.strava.com/activities/337425277/analysis/693/840
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That's like 170rpm!
I struggle to push a gear over 110 rpm
I think most of it was gravity. I'm a big chuffer, and dundry rolls out for ages
I also have "started out in mountain biking" balls of descending steel. although now I'm going back and checking the figures too.
seems I've been telling fishermans tales.....
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I start to get scared over 75kmh, max I've been is a low 80.
83.9 on Strava. https://www.strava.com/activities/305381864
Saw Mark Renshaw hit 107kmh in days stage!
83.9 on Strava. https://www.strava.com/activities/305381864
Saw Mark Renshaw hit 107kmh in days stage!
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50/12
Maybe my "spinning quite quickly" wasn't as quick as I thought
I must admit that as soon as I hit high twenties on a descent a little light flicks on in my brain that makes me think "Imagine hitting the tarmac with your face at this speed..." at which point I tend to back off 
Edit - About 95 cadence to hit 31mph, sounds about right for me.
I struggle to push a gear over 110 rpm
tbh escape velocity
you've spun out and all you can do is tuck and let gravity do the rest.
I start to get scared over 75kmh, max I've been is a low 80.
83.9 on Strava. https://www.strava.com/activities/305381864
Saw Mark Renshaw hit 107kmh in days stage!
Not that fussed at speed, but not many places around here to get to that sort of pace. Managed 48 through twisties on the TT, then chucking it into a 150degree bend is always quite interesting! 40 to 5 mph in 100 yards.
Right, I've been given permission to get Carbon handlebars and a Carbon seatpost. Any recommendations?
Regarding the handlebars, has anyone used the flat top (aero) bars? Just wondering if they might be more comfortable or if its purely for reduced resistance.
Regarding the handlebars, has anyone used the flat top (aero) bars? Just wondering if they might be more comfortable or if its purely for reduced resistance.
I hit 100km/h coming down Ventoux. I did not steer!I start to get scared over 75kmh, max I've been is a low 80.
83.9 on Strava. https://www.strava.com/activities/305381864
Saw Mark Renshaw hit 107kmh in days stage!
50/12
Maybe my "spinning quite quickly" wasn't as quick as I thought
Edit - About 95 cadence to hit 31mph, sounds about right for me.
Yes, it does get to a point when you start thinking 'what if my tyre bursts?'
Saw Mark Renshaw hit 107kmh in days stage!
It is astonishing. I could never imagine getting up to that speed. Carzy!! I'm not good enough at cornering for starters.
Yes, it does get to a point when you start thinking 'what if my tyre bursts?'
tell me about it, after all the crashes I've had in rain, on my bmx etc and probably 4+months in total with broken bones, ankles etc I can say that yeah, I'm paranoid and speed is scary for me! yet filtering inches from traffic does nothing
I spin out my 50/11 at anything over 28mph lol
https://www.strava.com/activities/306471929/analysis/351/387
That's about my highest top speed downhill (39.1mph).
About to head to my works 'Staff Summer Party' and the weathers damn cold & windy... Of all the days to arrange it!
Still, I've heard there's a couple of tandems to ride around a course, which should be interesting...!
https://www.strava.com/activities/306471929/analysis/351/387
That's about my highest top speed downhill (39.1mph).
About to head to my works 'Staff Summer Party' and the weathers damn cold & windy... Of all the days to arrange it!
Still, I've heard there's a couple of tandems to ride around a course, which should be interesting...!
You were unable to get a decent enough deal so bought a new bike instead as was better value?
Still, I've heard there's a couple of tandems to ride around a course, which should be interesting...!
Especially when you turn around and say "No offence but my Watts/kg is better if I go solo."
You were unable to get a decent enough deal so bought a new bike instead as was better value?
Unfortunately "we've" decided to postpone replacing my good (broken) bike, so I want to stick carbon bars/seat posts on the winter bike to make the ride more comfortable - its an alu frame/carbon fork. I guess seatpost isn't most important but I've been wanting to try carbon bars for ages 'cause of my wrist.
My single speed is 48*18 and I can't spin much beyond 120, so the highest I've got that to on the flat is about 25mph.
I think the fastest I've hit going downhill is about 43mph, which isn't that much by some standards, but I'm a nervous descender.
I think the fastest I've hit going downhill is about 43mph, which isn't that much by some standards, but I'm a nervous descender.
I'd say the opposite. Seat post will make the bigger comfort increase than the bars. You'd see a bigger comfort increase by swapping bar tape than the actual bars if you're wanting to change stuff in the cockpit.
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