I could do 50 Miles @ 38 kph average speed how much speed will I gain?
2007-01-25 13:52:18 · 4 answers · asked by albertg1986 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Hi Albert
From the information supplied and assuming your current bike is still in good condition after the 480 miles a week you put on it (previous question).Im also assuming that these figures are solo efforts.
Your average power output is around 310 watts(for greater than 2 hours.)
dropping 22lbs will increase your speed climbing a steep hill by about 10% ( 10-12% grade)
Your average speed will increase by less than 2 km/h the reason for this is that at 38 km/h wind resistance accounts for 80-85% of your power.
You are riding at quite a high standard. Assuming that you are around 20 years of age (based on your tag), you should be trying to get into a team. They will teach you the finer points of the sport.
HAS ANYBODY GOT A TEAM FOR THIS MAN ?
2007-01-26 08:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't make sense of your question. Are you talking about changing from a 36lbs bike to a 14lbs one will make you faster?
If that's your question, not necesarily. Well, probably you would be switching from a mountain bike to a road bike or something like that. How your components work is very important, not just bike weight, also, if you're lightweight, those lbs. you loose will help, if you're heavier, they won't make that much difference.
2007-01-25 14:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lighter bike? Maybe. I think the engineering and condition of the bike is more important as the weight. Light bikes are nice, but they're not magic. You might not see any difference.
2007-01-25 14:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by rambling vine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean you can average 23.6mph for over 2hrs on a 38lb bike?
I doubt it.
Also - a heavier bike rolls on the flat longer easier because a body in motion tends to stay in motion...i still think you're a lying piece of sh*t though
2007-01-26 06:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋