So what *is* a reasonable downhill road speed? I am also cautious going downhill (on the road) but not afraid. My hubby always flies way ahead of me but I don't usually go much more than 28/29 mph max. Yesterday I was riding alone and noticed I hit 32 mph so that's the fastest I've done. He's sometimes doing 38/39 mph if it's a safe area but I can't bring myself to do those speeds... Mountain biking in the hills is another story altogether. I am slowly working my way up to 10/12 mph on gravel or dirt downhills. Ugh.. Scares the %&#*$ out of me..