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I would be more concerned about me smashing into a tree at 40mph than the bike. 40mph is an exaggeration, isn't it?
by dskhatri 12y ago
I would be more concerned about me smashing into a tree at 40mph than the bike. 40mph is an exaggeration, isn't it?
- jiggy2011 12y agoNot at serious downhill events, a lot of protection is worn though.
- flexd 12y agoAt the world cup finals in Hafjell, Norway last weekend, the top guys were hitting 82 kmh (51 mph~) on a open section speed trap. They aren't quite as fast in tighter sections, but still plenty fast. Here is the helmet cam footage of Josh Bryceland that probably would have ended up winning if he had not overshot the last jump and broken his foot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBDpu4-pQhM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBDpu4-pQhM The speedtrap is at about 2:30.