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Old 03-30-2017, 02:52 PM
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A whole new level of big ring.
This here is a 120t ring and the bike was to be used in an attempt to try and set the world record for highest assisted drafting speed on a bike.

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Old 03-30-2017, 02:57 PM
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This here is a 120t ring and the bike was to be used in an attempt to try and set the world record for highest assisted drafting speed on a bike.
Hmmm, I wonder how far from the finish line I'd have to start my sprint?
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Just make sure you have a 12-95 cassette and no problem.
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Old 03-30-2017, 05:24 PM
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And Ti Designs thought his 56t chainring was big!
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Old 03-30-2017, 05:31 PM
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Why do they need a crank on that?
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will soon be seen on a sram cassette
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the google says the current motor-paced bicycle speed record is 167 mph.

wonder how fast the dude riding the bike in the OP expects to go...?

just noticed the bike has Gatorskins on it...those tires at 167+ will suuuuuck.
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will soon be seen on a sram cassette
I'm running an 11 tooth chainring!
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Old 03-30-2017, 05:42 PM
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the google says the current motor-paced bicycle speed record is 167 mph.

wonder how fast the dude riding the bike in the OP expects to go...?

I recall reading that one of John Howard's record attempt bikes had to be towed to over 65 mph before he could even turn the cranks over...
There was a former track athlete that just did the land speed record on the sand flats wasn't there? Thought we had a thread here....
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Old 03-30-2017, 05:50 PM
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Hmmm, I wonder how far from the finish line I'd have to start my sprint?
All the way at the top of the mountain I rolled if it were me! My knees hurt just looking at that thing.
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the google says the current motor-paced bicycle speed record is 167 mph.

wonder how fast the dude riding the bike in the OP expects to go...?

just noticed the bike has Gatorskins on it...those tires at 167+ will suuuuuck.
What's more important at 150+? Ride quality or a flat that kills you?
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There was a former track athlete that just did the land speed record on the sand flats wasn't there? Thought we had a thread here....
Can't find the thread but I could find the article.
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Old 03-30-2017, 05:55 PM
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what does the rear housing/cable/lever do?
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Old 03-30-2017, 05:57 PM
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what does the rear housing/cable/lever do?
Doesn't look like it connects to the bar. Guessing it's some kind of sensor? Studied further and maybe a direct mount rear brake is a better guess.
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I was alot younger when I ran chainrings that size.They are made for the younger crowd. Now I prefer triples or compact doubles.
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