The sad part is that I'm working decently hard to go that 9 miles an hour, LOL. I guess that's what I get for keeping my crappy bike, but I figure I'm getting an awesome workout. When I finally upgrade I'm going to feel so spoiled!
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07-31-2009, 12:35 PM #1
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07-31-2009, 12:39 PM #2
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I feel the same way! I think your Huffy has my W**mart MTB beat for sure...
I hope to get a new bike next month and I know it will make a huge difference.
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07-31-2009, 12:50 PM #3
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My Huffy (also an MTB) is probably from Walmart too. I try to tell myself that dorky is the new cool!
Amy
Kickin' it old school on my Huffy, but hey, I RIDE!
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07-31-2009, 01:31 PM #4
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Think of the bright side... It's a whole lot faster than if you had to walk!!!
And no, despite what Bicycling Magazine and RoadBikeRider.com might want you to think, it ain't a sin to ride slow.
... but it's a sin not to ride!
Y'all have fun...
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07-31-2009, 01:41 PM #5
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Amy -
No worries on that speed - shoot, I still average that sometimes (and my bikes are way lighter and *should* be way faster than yours...). It's all about getting exercise and enjoying yourself. As long as you're doing that, it's all good And you'll fly when you get a new bike...
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07-31-2009, 04:30 PM #6
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I wouldn't worry too much about your speed as long as you are enjoying yourself. I used to have a faster average speed a few years back and was always pushing myself as fast/hard as I could. For some reason this year is diffrent for me. I am riding more slowly and taking time to enjoy my surroundings. Riding 9mph vs 15+ has many great positive aspects...1) Gives you more time to react if you need to in a vairety of situations 2)Have more time to enjoy the "flowers" 3) No pressure to beat your time from last time or to try to catch up to the person ahead of you. The list could on and on. Have fun out there!!
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08-01-2009, 01:16 PM #7
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The good news is that 9 mph on a Huffy is probably 12 or 15 mph on a top quality bike if you are putting in the same or less effort! One of my bikes is a lightweight touring bike and the other is a Big Dummy utility bike that easily tops out at least 75 lbs and then I add groceries, charcoal, dog food, etc. I would guess your Huffy is probably somewhere around 45 lbs or so.
My comfortable speed on my Dummy is 10 - 12 mph and due to the high weight, I can easily hit 22 mph or better on any kind of downhill.
Have fun and keep pedaling!
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08-02-2009, 06:14 PM #8
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Originally Posted by solobiker
I wouldn't worry too much about your speed as long as you are enjoying yourself.....Have fun out there!!
If I didn't enjoy cycling, I would stop doing it I just get out there and enjoy it
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