CatGirl Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 i clocked 52km/h on a downhill yesterday both brakes slightlly pulled.... still cracking my self. i couldnt stop laughing on the way down!!only been cycling 7 weeks on a trek mountain bike. the thrill was unbelievable. i guess to the pro's thats nothing...to me it was an achievement ha ha ha it was the lord charles hill somerset west. (for anybody that lives in ssw) shall i try for 60km/h? and what should i do saftey wise???? thankshelloise
TiBones Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Don't matter - Yes! you should try for 60, and then 70. Terminal velocity is, I think, somewhere around 130. I've got 84 on my roadbike and 72 on the mtb
AndreZA Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 good on you. It get's more fun the faster you go but is starts getting really scary when you go over 80km/h.
CatGirl Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 has anyone gotten a speeeding fine yet??? will a camera click you if you go over 60?helloise2009-02-25 05:45:24
Moab Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I clocked 80km going down sandton drive, shot through the red robot (bad I know) and did not get a fine. Spoke to a cop and those ones activated by lines dont pick up bikes but the radars do - doubt you will get a fine though. Its the most amazing feeling going fast!! Still want to break the 90km zone or..... the 100km zone (although that seems scary!)
TNT1 Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 ... and what should i do saftey wise???? Stay upright... But remember your helmet just in case you don't.
Slowbee Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 on a mtb you should be able to get 60 going down past the lord charles helloise ..... but if the south easter is blowing, forget it ....
CatGirl Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 how come i see people bending over ie not sitting up right...is that for aerodynamics ??? yes i must say the thrill is unbelievable!
Tumbleweed Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 how come i see people bending over ie not sitting up right...is that for aerodynamics ??? yes i must say the thrill is unbelievable! upright body acts like an airbrake.
CatGirl Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 there was hardly any wind yesterday..a few days ago i did not go for a ride because of the ash flying around from the fires. didnt think it would be good for the lungs...or does it not matter?
Grayskull Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 how come i see people bending over ie not sitting up right...is that for aerodynamics ??? yes i must say the thrill is unbelievable! bending over?mmm... that tighten the tummy musclescould be for "NOS"?Grayskull2009-02-25 06:12:54
CatGirl Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 sitting uprigt, will it not impact on your speed? i also heard you must sit a bit back on the saddle...
CatGirl Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 how come i see people bending over ie not sitting up right...is that for aerodynamics ??? yes i must say the thrill is unbelievable!bending over?mmm... that tighten the tummy musclescould be for "NOS"? whats NOS???
Grayskull Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 sitting upright increases wind resistancestay low - build up "NOS" Grayskull2009-02-25 06:14:50
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