14 miles on a mountain bike in 1 hour???

its possible if there is not too many up hills

 

14 miles

Really?

 

its very doable. im a big guy and i can do 12-13 miles in about 40 minutes.

 

I have a mtn bike and a crossrunner bike. Kinda like a road bike with nobby tires. I like to go fast. So I try to keep my speed around 20mph or faster.

 

Ive done it on a hard tail mountain bike with hybrid tires at 65 psi, tires help a bunch, and were only $13 each @ performance bike when I bought them last year. And I was out of shape, so if you can lock your suspension I think you can do it.

 

I do it pretty regularly on dirt trails. Just remember to pick the pace your legs are comfortable with and change gears to stay within that pace. 14 Miles can easily be done in 45 min giving you time to cool off before you have to do anything.

Like several have said though, a practice run on the weekend will tell you more especially since you'll be able to gauge the return trip time which may be longer due to being tired.

 

Well ima have to leave the trip for the weekend, I'll be taking the truck tomorrow. Like I said earlier, I just don't want to risk not being there on time when my nephew's bus drops him off

This weekend is a sure thing though. I will definitely let you guys know how it goes.

I'll be looking much like I did last weekend

 

Thanks for the tips everybody

 

Could someone explain what locking the shock is? I'm assuming it helps with pedaling on road?

 

Locking the shock so that it will not absorb any energy, primarily from the pedalling motion, and said enery is actually put to use and not lost.

I think thats what it means

 

i think thats pretty much sums it up. atleast IMO, nice bike too.

about your trip i would think that is very possible, but definitely try on the weekend. goodluck!

 

The question becomes, even if you can make it there. Will you really feel like going back? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7taidsrJps&feature=related

 

Wow what a tard.

 

tjat video looks like downieville ... anyhow

slicks is what i say ... 14 is a good clip on a mtn bike to try and pull off in an hour

anyhow .... i used to have an 05 fuel ex9 .... best memories of it are in palm springs

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=273754

 

wow that guy really ate it ahhahaha

 

Thats some nice riding man.

How freaking tall are you?

 

6' 6"

i currently ride this at least 5 times a year ... need to stop fooling around with my truck and atv and get serious and drink less



06 specialized enduro expert with an 09 fox fork

 

Oh ok that's what I thought. Thanks

 

try it on a weekend to gauge your time