New speed record 130 mph on a mountain bike on snow

carolb · Last edited by carolb on Sat Feb 16, 08 1:34 pm; edited 1 time in total

I caught this in the the Jan issue of ski mag.

Markus Stoeckl "Rides" 130 MPH On A Mountain Bike. According to the ski mag article, he had to hold his breath so his visor wouldn't fog up.

http://www.getoutdoors.com/goblog/index.php?/archives/2263-Markus-Stoeckl-Rides-130-MPH-On-A-Mountain-Bike.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYrd5qwzPrA

check it out.

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

the video bit of his peer rollin' down the skree of a volcano then at 100 some mph his headtube let loose from the speed vs slight grade change.... Shocked

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swq9hBdvkKU&feature=related

ouch...... instant world speed breaker retirement with a thanks for being alive reality check.

Reaper356 · Since 10 Dec 2006 781 Posts Salem / LC Oregon Opinionated

This guy does pretty good on his ROCKET BIKE! Shocked

Mr.Onepump · Since 11 Sep 2006 66 Posts Albany

I like this Rocket Bike better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZY3q_QTqHU&feature=related