"how fast can a bike go?"

[bad_brain]

I really love it when such bike enthusiasts do "weird" things like that...

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[ayu]

lol, crazy cool

[bad_brain]

yeah...what I like the most about it is that he isn't doing it to break records and without having huge sponsors. he's simply a true biking weirdo...

[JohnB]

Awesome

Hope he beats his record on the strip next time.

I want some rollers now...

[bad_brain]

I want some rollers now...

to be honest I thought about getting one too....with the modern technique it can be a LOT of fun, not just "pedaling alone in your living room". the Tacx VR models for example can be plugged in to a computer, you can load maps (the map topology with climbs, etc. is emulated then by the roller), and you can also meet online with others and race with them video game style on the monitor or TV screen....like "hey, let's do Tour de France day 9!":

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not really cheap, but surely a awesome fun...

[maboroshi]

Wow, that looks really incredible!

I am kind of tempted to save up and buy it

[bad_brain]

would be really cool....and it's not as expensive anymore, I have seen it in my usual online bike shop for 600 €....

[maboroshi]

We should both get one would be good training for shitty winter days. What would you need to have it set up perfectly?

[bad_brain]

all you actually need is a bike and a special rear tire (about 30-40 bucks)...the tire is some kind of semi-slick which fits perfect to the roll.
oh, and the rear wheel should be attached to the bike with standard skewers (metal axle you push through the hub)...if in doubt simply post a pic of the rear wheel and I can tell you if it fits...

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