Re: gear speeds and RPMS questions

[Brandon Sommerville <brandon@caseware.com>]

>I'm sure I don't need to tell you guys (shawn/brandon) this, but I figgered
>I'd point it out to the rest of the group.  Just because the tranny has
>potential to 175mph doesn't mean you can hit it on a clear day and a long
>flat road.  Nor does it mean that air resistance is the only issue, i.e. get
>a kickass body kit and here I come 175mph!  The engine itself is the biggest
>factor.  Say Arnold Swarzanegg..... and I each have the same Huffy mountain
>bike w/ the same gear ratio.  His legs could probably make that thing turn
>45mph, because their wider than my whole body.  I however will only hit
>25mph, even though *redline* could be near 50mph, because I have like 0
>power.  The moral?  Go out there and get those G60's everyone!
>
>Chris Taylor 

I did say theoretically!  ;)

Brandon Sommerville

"And then I says, tell me I'm wrong! And she says, I can't baby, 'cause
you're not!" 
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