Dave Taylor
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https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a23305843/what-went-into-creating-this-record-breaking-bike/ Man, imagine if she had a derailleur(mic drop).
https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a23305843/what-went-into-creating-this-record-breaking-bike/ Man, imagine if she had a derailleur(mic drop).
The fast guys probably ride SS at Allaire because its more fun, not because it's faster. Yes, the more twist/turny a course is, the more it negates the value of having the ability to shift into a bigger gear. Plenty of spots at Allaire can turn into a freaking road race though with how straight some of the sections are.
Ehm...may I point out that as per the article mentioned...https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a23305843/what-went-into-creating-this-record-breaking-bike/ Man, imagine if she had a derailleur(mic drop).
The fastest guys at Allaire may have a common thread that they ride single speed, but the real reason they are fast is because thay are god damn fast. Last I checked they all had gears on their road bikes and will happily murder you on a roadie ride
Surely it would have been easier and more efficient with gears to go from 90-180 mph doh?Ehm...may I point out that as per the article mentioned...
"Mueller drafted a top-fuel dragster with a custom fairing and used a tow in to get up to 90 mph as there would be no way to turn her bike’s huge gear from a standstill. Once up to speed, she pedaled at more than 700w for a minute in the draft of the specially designed vehicle to set the record"
Surely it would have been easier and more efficient with gears to go from 90-180 mph doh?
The fastest guys at Allaire may have a common thread that they ride single speed, but the real reason they are fast is because thay are god damn fast. Last I checked they all had gears on their road bikes and will happily murder you on a roadie ride too.
Technically this should happen especially on flat ground but it more sounds like someone is tender.
not sure what you mean?Technically this should happen especially on flat ground but it more sounds like someone is tender.
Chicken tenders?not sure what you mean?
A geared bike is fastest on flat ground so anyone should be able to outrun me. The tender part is that I have no clue who @choop is but it sounds like I struck a nerve with them. Maybe I interpreted it the wrong way.Technically this should happen especially on flat ground but it more sounds like someone is tender.
Its faster uphill and downhill too?A geared bike is fastest on flat ground so anyone should be able to outrun me.
Depends on grade, traction etc. I can’t imagine being on a loose, punchy climb shifting gears and trying to keep the bike pointed straight. Guardrail climb is an excellent example.Its faster uphill and downhill too?
The problem with that theory is you lose control when the front end gets too light and you dart back and forth. Isn’t that where chain stay length cones i to play?On a loose gravel or single track climb, wouldnt it would be easier with geras? since you can keep your weight over the back wheel to keep the rear tire from spinning out? On a single speed you would have to pick a gnarly line and hope it sticks?
Different race, doesn’t count. ?Pretty sure I had a faster time than @pooriggy on his SS....so I think that has permanently settled this debate
What were your lap times anyways? I was fat and slow averaging like 8:0?sPretty sure I had a faster time than @pooriggy on his SS....so I think that has permanently settled this debate