A friend told me he rides at 60 mph when going downhill. Is he crazy ?
09-22-09, 07:19 PM
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A friend told me he rides at 60 mph when going downhill. Is he crazy ?
Not being a road biker myself, I don't know if that is normal, but on public roads, that sounds way too reckless. Crazy or not ?
09-22-09, 07:21 PM
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09-22-09, 07:21 PM
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The ol' big fish story huh?!?
09-22-09, 07:24 PM
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both would be crazy. actually, i would be surprised if he is really going that fast, but it is possible. Just foolish. and i've been over 100 on a motorcycle, and yes, that was pretty damn foolish (it was also 20 years ago too)
09-22-09, 07:26 PM
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I've never hit 60, but I've regularly gone over 50, it's not that big of a deal.
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09-22-09, 07:26 PM
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Hate to burst your bubble but 100 isn't very fast...
09-22-09, 07:27 PM
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Maybe he needs to calibrate his computer
09-22-09, 07:28 PM
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I've gone 60.5mph max. I go 51/52 frequently, but have not had a long and steep enough hill to do 60 on.
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A modern 1000cc sportbike will do 180+. I hit 120+ regularly on streets of willow (very small track) although when Im on the track I cover the speedo with tape so I cant see lol 
Im also in a full face helmet, full leathers, boots, and back/spine protector. The (relatively slow) speeds I ride my bicycle at with no gear on are insane. Those that go faster than me on a bicycle with no gear on are even more insane.
Im also in a full face helmet, full leathers, boots, and back/spine protector. The (relatively slow) speeds I ride my bicycle at with no gear on are insane. Those that go faster than me on a bicycle with no gear on are even more insane.
09-22-09, 07:30 PM
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I'll add that last week I was going over 50 and a [larger] friend flew by me like I was standing still. He has told me he has gone well over 60. Sounds abound right, I couldn't even get on his wheel.
09-22-09, 07:31 PM
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It is on the water. Ever seen 100 in a boat? Pretty big pucker factor.
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09-22-09, 07:32 PM
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About mile of reasonably straight -12% ought to about do it. Never quite made 60mph myself. but 50+ is pretty common. Not anywhere near the most reckless this a roadie can do.
09-22-09, 07:32 PM
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I've done 54 and felt perfectly safe doing it. There have been other times when it's gusty and going 35 feels really scary.
09-22-09, 07:32 PM
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Could it be someone that I ride with? Every rider that I outdescend on mtn roads seems to hit 60 while I top out at 42!
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My point was that as horrific as that was, he has no permenant injury and is in fact back to racing. Generally injuries aren't any worse as a result of speed unless you hit something. If you just go down you slide. I broke my collarbone a year ago when I was only going about 20.