104.1 mph!!!

[tintin40]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/38925611.

 

[highlandsflyer]

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That is astounding!

I reckon I have been up in the mid 40s at the most. I guess that was on a lightweight racer, which certainly felt very fast!

 

[The History Man]

Easy. Gravity fed. I'd do that. Sit still for 20 seconds.

Now if it was on the flat......

 

[hamster]

That's only the record for a stock bike.

Eric Barone has a record 107mph on gravel but a terrifying 138mph on snow on a custom machine.

 

[The History Man]

Am I missing something?

Sit on a bike with better spec tyres and suspension than my old 70s moped (ap50) and be carried down a selected smooth course. Hold onto it for 20 seconds in a straight line and claim a record.

 

[BerthaPog]

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Don't they have to do a return run anymore?

 

[hamster]

Am I missing something?

Sit on a bike with better spec tyres and suspension than my old 70s moped (ap50) and be carried down a selected smooth course. Hold onto it for 20 seconds in a straight line and claim a record.

Yep, just like this. You go first!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpAKB75c0xU

 

[66 triumph daytona]

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Impressive,but as said earlier,not a patch on the "Red Baron"still kicking ass at 54.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpAKB75c0xU

 

[ed_phelan]

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That would be epic!

 

[The History Man]

Am I missing something?

Sit on a bike with better spec tyres and suspension than my old 70s moped (ap50) and be carried down a selected smooth course. Hold onto it for 20 seconds in a straight line and claim a record.

Yep, just like this. You go first!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpAKB75c0xU

I would. Without hesitation. wouldn't be pretty though. Me in a wet look skin suit.