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2009-08-13 11:38 AM
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Subject: RE: Too Scared going downhill...
Thats another reason why i like this forum... lots of support and good advice. For those who have weighed in; I cant thank you enough. I already feel better knowing that I am not alone.

As of now I am comfortable in the aero bars going about 20mph, more then that I start to think of all the bumps and potholes, focusing on too many little details. I will try some of the suggestions posted here.

Still curious to hear from others... share your fear.


2009-08-13 11:51 AM
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I usually max out at 40 mph.  Though not a very popular item, I use the Hed 3rd brake system.  Basically its a brake lever at the end of my right aerobar which allows me to slow down, scrub speed if neeed without having to get ouf of aero.  Has worked really well for me and gives me a greater sense of safety. 
2009-08-13 11:55 AM
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bike forums just recently had an entire thread about this.  I'd look there as well for more advice
2009-08-13 3:48 PM
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I'm another scare-dy cat!!  T.I.T.S. for all of us. 

2009-08-13 4:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Too Scared going downhill...

I'm still learning to get comfortable going downhill.  It definitely gets better with experience.  And it definitely helps to feel more comfortable on known roads versus unknown ones.  

I'm not ready to bomb down a hill at 50mph yet (some of my friends do on a ride we commonly do).  But I'm at least into the 40s now.  As others have stated, T.I.T.S. makes a big difference.

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