Boris Bike Racing

[Eddie]

What is the realistic top speed of one of these bad boys on a flat surface given the gearing, weight and an achievable cadence?

 

[zimzum42]

I reckon I got one up to somewhere in the region of 18mph or so. Will work out how to get the Cateye wireless onto one and let you know!

 

[Eddie]

If you have an iphone/smart phone you can get quite a few apps that will do the job while in your pocket.

 

[Ollie Raban]

This is a long shot, but did any of you guys see the guys on boris bikes on the last stretch of the olympic road race yesterday?

 

[BentMikey]

Cruising at 22 for around 30mins. Good luck!

I know someone with a much heavier bike than the Boris bike, and who averaged 32.5mph over 12.8 miles. I think his bike is around 24kg. :P



p.s. sorry for the topic necromancy, but someone edited their post making this all new again.

 

[Boris Bajic]

Whilst desirable, it's unenforceable.
However, the fact you have checked out a bike in one place and checked in at another without any cost on your Oyster card is provable

Therefore the challenge is on.

Can YOU beat Boris ?

I cannot. I've tried. It's always level at the flag.

On the plus side, he's never beaten me either.

 

[Brains]

This is a long shot, but did any of you guys see the guys on boris bikes on the last stretch of the olympic road race yesterday?

Judging by the results, I suspect most of the GB team were on one.

 

[gaz]

I know someone with a much heavier bike than the Boris bike, and who averaged 32.5mph over 12.8 miles. I think his bike is around 24kg. :P



p.s. sorry for the topic necromancy, but someone edited their post making this all new again.

looks like it might have an aerodynamic advantage. Only a slight one :P

 

[BentMikey]

Yes, it is a lumpy thing, aka a Milan SL.