The average sprint speed of a professional road cyclist that participates in events such as the Tour de France or The Olympics is 63.9 kph which can be sustained for between 9 to 17 seconds. A professional female cyclist can average sprint speeds of 53.8 kph which they can sustain for between 10-30 seconds. The …
The average hybrid bike is faster than a mountain bike by up to 3.9% on flat roads. When you head to slight inclines of about 5% grade the hybrid will still be faster by about 2.9%. It is important to note that margins are smaller even when the speeds go over 40 km/h which in …
One of the biggest benefits of hybrid bikes as compared to other bikes such as road bikes or mountain bikes is that they can be quite fast. The average hybrid bike can attain speeds of between 11 to 18mph which can be even higher when the cyclist is a professional cyclist. In this article, I …
A bike can easily go uphill at speeds of between 3 and 4mph if the rider shifts to a low enough gear. How fast one can go will also usually depend on the gearing of the bike, the type of bike, the experience of the rider, and how steep the gradient is. How do I …
One of the biggest differences between a seven speed bike and a regular bike is the number of shifters.The typical seven speed comes with one sprocket on the front as compared to regular bikes that may have up to three. Given that a 7-speed bike comes with no front derailleur, it also does not have …
If you are looking for a bike to buy, the 18-speed bikes and 21-speed bikes are some of the most popular out there. Still there are not many people that understand the differences between these two groupsets. 18 speed bikes are usually suited for rougher and shorter terrain and tend to be cheaper overall. Conversely, …
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Whether you are a beginner to mountain biking or are an experienced rider, everyone wants to go fast on their mountain bike. While mountain bikes can be relatively fast, they can be particularly slow as compared to other bikes such as a hybrid bike or road bike. It can be quite a shock to move …
The highest speed that has been obtained on a 21 speed bike was 55 km/hr on a level paved road with no tail wind. However it is still important to note that the highest speed that can be achieved will depend on the type of road surface, the power output, type of bike and how …
