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In my biking days I could maintain 30-35 mph on a normal bike on a flat area. If I had a recumbent bicycle, I bet I could have gotten to 35-45 on a flat due to being able to use all the strength in my legs rather than just the amount of weight I carried in my caboose (not much) Back then I could leg press 700 lbs with both legs. With a recumbent that would be 350 lbs pressing the pedals, vs the 150 I weighed.
Most bicycles are ridiculously non aerodynamic. That guy that got 250 mpg from his honda scooter added weight with the fairings, but they paid off. Can't see why it wouldn't be the same with human power.
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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