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25-06.-2008, 12:48 AM
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Re: RTL: fastest speed reached
Kiwi in Vermont wrote: > I saw several times during RTL just how fast the geared 36'ers could go > with the right rider. > > As far as I can find the world uni record for a mile is 17.45mph. > > I'm not very fast but I managed a 3 mile stint during RTL on the flat > of just over 14mph. Couldn't you fast guys on the geared 36'ers destroy > that world record? Yes...Chuck and I had discussed making attempts on the record after RTL. Now is the perfect time; we are both really strong. Chuck could *easily* beat me. We were talking about doing it together to encourage each other. corbin -- corbin http://www.corbinstreehouse.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ corbin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/7561 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/70856 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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25-06.-2008, 02:18 AM
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Re: RTL: fastest speed reached
Corbin, I think you or Chuck could probably beat the record by simply getting on and riding full speed. I guess what I'm curious about is what's the limiting factors. On a bicycle (sorry) it's primarily wind resistance and through streamlining the record speed on the flat is over 81 mph. Could similar ideas be applied to unicycling? How about reducing rolling resistance (thin light wheels/tires) or does that bring in too much instability? Is it a problem of just not pedaling fast enough, so maybe build a geared hub into a bigger uni (semcycle?)? I think by bringing all the right pieces together certain records could be blown out of the water! -- Kiwi in Vermont ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kiwi in Vermont's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/16151 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/70856 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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