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Old 05-14-2021, 03:28 PM
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* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Who knows, I don't have a computer
Best answer.
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Old 05-14-2021, 04:47 PM
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Best answer.
The only reason I know my own fastest speed is because I was riding with someone who used one. He was riding 95km/h and I was slower, so maybe 85/90km/h? Anyways, wayyyyy too fast for me now. Too scared!

Besides, my riding partner was 'Gothard' - a doctor! What can go wrong when riding with a doctor, right?
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Old 05-15-2021, 02:04 PM
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Old 05-16-2021, 10:40 PM
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This is why I quit using tubeless tires; the sealant goes everywhere when you get a puncture.
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Old 05-17-2021, 01:20 AM
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This is why I quit using tubeless tires; the sealant goes everywhere when you get a puncture.
I think his number gives you a clue on why he may have made a poor choice.
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Old 05-17-2021, 11:16 AM
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I think his number gives you a clue on why he may have made a poor choice.
Haha. I remember that pic
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Old 05-31-2021, 07:25 PM
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Old 06-03-2021, 04:29 PM
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* real name: Jon
* age: 40
* where do you live? Albuquerque, NM
* occupation: nonprofit
* favorite bike that I own: Seven Alaris
* what's in your stable? Just the Seven and a Poprad frame
* fastest speed on a road bike? too scared to go fast
* how many kms ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? not enough
* and, something fun: Gonna tackle a quadrathlon this winter, biking, running, snowshoeing, then XC ski to the top of a mountain and back down.
* How did you find the paceline Forum? A longtime lurker, originally for the classifieds but more now for tips and photos.
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Old 06-05-2021, 08:17 PM
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* and, something fun: Gonna tackle a quadrathlon this winter, biking, running, snowshoeing, then XC ski to the top of a mountain and back down.
Jon, used to live in Grants where the race takes place. Rode that bike split more than a few times! What a thrill it is down and up!
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Old 06-09-2021, 01:19 PM
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* real name: Pietro
* where do you live? Lake of Como, Italy
* explanation of your handle: my email address
* explanation of your avatar: None... for now
* age: 52
* occupation: CRM developper
* favorite bike: too many...
* what's in your stable? again too many... Bixxis custom titanium road bike '15, De Rosa Titanium '08, Vintage De Rosa Primato '80, Merlin Agilis '04, Litespeed Ocooee '94 (Gravel coverted), Merlin Fat Ti '99 (monster croos coverted), Lynskey 29' MTB, Cannondale 2.8 Road bike '95(For indoor training)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 98KM/H Dolimiti downhill, 20 yearrs ago....
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 7500 km
* My longest single one day Ride: 340 km
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm faster than Vincenzo Nibali....
* How did you find the paceline Forum? google
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My modified old MTB Litespeed
Nice conversion on the Ocooee. Was that a 29er or did you go with 650B? It looks sharp!
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Old 06-11-2021, 08:44 PM
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here goes nothing.....

* real name, Danny

* where do you live? Cincinnati area

* explanation of your handle? Love to Travel

* explanation of your avatar TBD haha

* age (general or specific) 40

* occupation Chef

* favorite bike Dogma f12 or my first Huffy bmx when i was 8

* what's in your stable? New F12!!, canyon endurance, salsa warbird, bunch of kids bikes

* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40, last week, River rd.

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 3,000

* picture of yourself or your ride? ill work on that

* make up and answer at least one additional question. what are your favorite things to do? Be with my family, listen to music, travel, cook & drink wine.

* what is the biggest lie you've ever told - That I love disc brakes

* and, something fun. Get to travel the world to eat and drink for a job. not bad.

* How did you find the paceline Forum?* From another user on a phish forum. We have a cycling thread and told me about this amazing board that can help a beginner like me

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Old 06-23-2021, 12:15 PM
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* real name, if you like Ken
* where do you live? Loo-uh-vull....hills, humidity and no shoulders on roads
* explanation of your handle Model of my daily ride purchased new in ‘85
* explanation of your avatar None
* age (general or specific) 57
* occupation Engineering manager
* favorite bike Yes
* what's in your stable? 1985 Trek 600, 1986 Lejeune Tandem, ~1988 Keith Anderson, 1995 Stumpjumper WCS
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I won’t publish what I don’t want my wife to discover
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? ~250 hours, no odo or Strava data
* picture of yourself or your ride? Not recent
* make up and answer at least one additional question. I used to ride and race with Wolverine Sports Club in Michigan in the years B.C. (before children). That’s why most of my kit has Wolverine logos.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told Crest of the hill is just after this next bend…
* and, something fun. Smiling, waving, and saying “good morning” to all the riders, runners and walkers on the greenway makes the miles go by fast.
* How did you find the paceline Forum?* Internet
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Old 06-26-2021, 12:37 PM
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Two about to become three

I'm the less attractive one
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Old 07-19-2021, 09:55 AM
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* real name, if you like: Sam
* where do you live? Ypsilanti, MI
* explanation of your handle: Used an old one I was autoassigned so long ago I forget where
* explanation of your avatar: None
* age (general or specific): 36
* occupation: Librarian
* favorite bike: Rubie the Roubaix
* what's in your stable? 2019 S-Works Roubaix (Rubie) and 2016 Santa Cruz Stigmata (Vinnie)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Over 50 mph on a long downhill in the drigftless area of WI
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? ~2000
* picture of yourself or your ride? Me at the start of a MO to WI trip

* make up and answer at least one additional question. Where is your happy place: At least 60 miles into a ahrd ride where my brain stops thinking and just exists.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I really love climbing
* and, something fun. I am the world's most prolific mathematical podcaster
* How did you find the paceline Forum? Search Engine
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Old 07-23-2021, 10:38 PM
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* real name, if you like: Mike
* where do you live? Florida
* explanation of your handle: I'm the speed guy
* explanation of your avatar: None
* age (general or specific): 35
* occupation: Jack of all trades
* favorite bike: Scott CR1
* what's in your stable? 8 bikes that are all for sale except one
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45mph down a mountain in Florida
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? ~4000
* picture of yourself or your ride?
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What is my favorite miss ride bike snack? Usually some peanut butter.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I stepped in dog****.
* and, something fun. I am the world's most prolific mathematical podcaster
* How did you find the paceline Forum? Heard about it
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