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Old 06-05-2012, 08:42 PM   #511
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Originally Posted by Northendzone View Post
going that fast on a MTN bike is a scary/fun experience. If on a gravel road you really need to be confident in your handling skills as you'd be a mess if you had to dump it.

My best flatland speed on my old 8 speed rig was 52 kph - it was wind aided and I managed to spin at that speed for about 2 minutes. these days I'd be puking if I had to get above 30.......
The gravel road is almost like pave this time of the year with all the seeding going on so the trucks have pretty much paved it.

I hit 30mph again today, with a slight wind into my face.

Slowly getting better.
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