08-15-2009, 05:12 AM
17mph is said to be the point that air drag starts to be noticed on bicycles. I think you are right when you say it's you that is getting stronger. I am a bit? older than you but can do 10 miles in 26min.54sec's. (22mph).
I can only achieve this because I'm reasonably fit and use an aero position. The knees still catch the tum though.!! My last rides out on my "normal" bike (drop bar tourer )- but on top of the bars.
53 miles, average 15.06 mph.<br />
47 miles, average 14.48 mph.
I have lost some weight this year and now weigh 170.lbs. This has made a significant difference to my hill climbing but not flat speed. By all means upgrade your bike when parts wear out but it's the engine that propels the bike. Keep at the "training", eat sensibly and the speeds will go up. (the pounds will drop off as well).
If you can do some decent rides, three times a week then I'm sure you will see some more improvement
I can only achieve this because I'm reasonably fit and use an aero position. The knees still catch the tum though.!! My last rides out on my "normal" bike (drop bar tourer )- but on top of the bars.
53 miles, average 15.06 mph.<br />
47 miles, average 14.48 mph.
I have lost some weight this year and now weigh 170.lbs. This has made a significant difference to my hill climbing but not flat speed. By all means upgrade your bike when parts wear out but it's the engine that propels the bike. Keep at the "training", eat sensibly and the speeds will go up. (the pounds will drop off as well).
If you can do some decent rides, three times a week then I'm sure you will see some more improvement
Ride hard or ride home alone!
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