How Fast Does A Mountain Bike Go?
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30 Speed Mountain Bike
How fast does a mountain biker go?
Average speed for a mountain biker ≈ 10 mph (16 kph) during singletrack riding. Uphill sections average ≈ 8 mph (13 kph) with downhill sections averaging ≈ 12 mph (19 kph).
ㆍAverage speed of an e-MTB on singletrack - 13 mph (21 kph)
ㆍThe overall average speed for pro/semi-pro cross-country mountain bikers is ≈ 9 mph (14.5 kph)
ㆍThe average speed is ≈ 17 mph (27 kph) with peak speeds upwards of 30 mph (48 kph) during downhill mountain bike riding.
Singletrack & Average Speed
A 2017 study from Southern Utah University rode singletrack trails in the Three Peaks National Recreation Area. The singletrack was rated beginner/intermediate by the local chapter of IMBA, and full-suspension 26ers & 29ers were ridden.
The trail was a combination of rock, sand, packed dirt, and some technical feature with a total increase in vertical elevation of approximately 250 feet (75 meters) over 4.2 miles (6.7km) and was ridden by experienced recreational MTBers.
Average speed: 10.2 mph (16kph)
Mountain Bike VS E-Mtb & Speed
In 2019, BYU compared MTBs and eMTBs over a ≈ 5.5 mi (8.85 km) study loop, which included approximately 700 feet (213 meters) of elevation gain spread throughout the ride with the most intense section averaging a 5% incline over a 1-mile (1.6 km) distance.
It should be noted that the traditional non-pedal assist MTB averaged 9 mph (14 kph), which was 4 mph (7 kph) slower than the pedal assistant electronic mountain bikes.
Both studies had similar results concerning the average speed of mountain biking, with the first study averaging 9 mph and the 2nd study averaging 10 mph.
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Downhill Mountain Biking & Speed
What’s the average speed dowhilling among competitive riders?
ㆍThe average speed is ≈ 17 mph (27 kph) with peak speeds upwards of 30 mph (48 kph) during downhill mountain bike riding.
Are 29ers Faster Than 26ers?
Which bike is faster: 26er or 29er?
ㆍAccording to the studies the 29er is noticeably faster than 26ers during mountain bike riding.
Both the 1st and 3rd studies compared 26er to 29ers and the verdict was clear….29ers are noticeably faster.
ㆍ29ers were 1.8% faster in the Swiss study
ㆍ29ers were 4.9 % faster in the study from Southern Utah University
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