Thread: 40mph?????
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Old 04-01-2008, 05:11 AM
astronut astronut is offline
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Default Re: 40mph?????

hello,

maybe my suggestions are the wrong kind of advise you're looking for as they are not engine related but,

why dont you try using thinner non-knobby tires.

if your frame allows use thinner larger wheels

regrease and check that the axles spin freely

use a lighter frame.

try taking out the exhaust baffle all together (faster but also louder)


I use road bikes and both my bicycles can make 40+. I use cyclocomputer so not sure how accurate it is. I do keep up with cars though (I usually don't try it makes them mad). its dependent on different variables though, an altitude too high or too big a hill and I dont make those speeds.
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