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How do i increase speed??? Downhill..

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Old 27-02.-2007, 10:18 PM   #1
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Default How do i increase speed??? Downhill..

Anyone got any advice about how to increase speed? I ride Road bike, but would like to increase speed downhills, whats the combination for front...

Do i need a bigger gear at the front, any advice...
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Old 27-02.-2007, 10:58 PM   #2
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Anyone got any advice about how to increase speed? I ride Road bike, but would like to increase speed downhills, whats the combination for front...

Do i need a bigger gear at the front, any advice...


I think, this is a question for the "cycling training" forum.
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Old 28-02.-2007, 03:03 AM   #3
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Anyone got any advice about how to increase speed? I ride Road bike, but would like to increase speed downhills, whats the combination for front...

Do i need a bigger gear at the front, any advice...
Get more aero ...

You can only pedal so fast ... at some point, you will be going faster than 30mph at which point pedaling probably becomes inefficient relative to a better aero position on the bike.

Without knowing what you're using, I would suggest better hubs -- e.g., Hugi/DT, Dura Ace or Ultegra, Campagnolo Record or Chorus.
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