That is my point exactly as a seller of bikes I don't want my customers going over 30 MPH. It just makes sence to me to keep the speed down, I don't build my bikes to go fast. I build them to cruise around 25 MPH that way people get to see what I have built and not just a blur flying past. Cruise slow and look good doing it. That is my mottoi disagree. cheap bicycles are built to do 15 or 20 (in the case of some of the cheaper walmart specials, i'd be afraid to even go that fast.)
but with modern sealed bearings, heavy gauge spokes (the 1903 has 12g spokes, right?) and a well made bike, assembled by a competent mechanic, can easily exceed 30mph.
modern road bikes regularly go 35 to 40 under pedal power, and a guy went 118mph on a mountain bike down a volcano. (trying to beat his record, he went 130 something and the bike exploded, so i maybe there is a limit)
my daily rider does well over 30, and stops no problem with a 70mm drum brake up front and a coaster in the rear. and it's built for it.
Felt makes a quality bike, and with a few more upgrades, i think it could easily handle 50mph+.
i think what's most important, in the case of most people, is should they go over 30 on a bike...
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