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Old 01-01-22, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by cjenrick
if have a 60 mph tailwind, how fast will it make me go?

i'm not drunk, just drinkin.
If you have the gears for it, 60 mph would only require you to overcome drivetrain and tire losses assuming the surface is flat and pretty smooth. Even so, that might be in the vicinity of 150-200 watts. Pay attention and hold on tight if there are gusts or wind shifts. 😊

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