Austrian downhill rider Max Stöckl broke the world speed record for stock mountain bikes on gravel, in the Atacama desert of Chile, reaching an incredible top speed of over 167 km/h (104 miles per hour).
The record was set on a course of 1.5 kilometers, and the rider was tested over a distance of 7.5 km.
In fact, this amazing feat has been repeated, and now a new record has been set by the legendary American downhill racer Aaron Gwin on a course of 1.2 km.
The rider was tested over a distance of 4.8 km.
What is the maximum speed of MTB?
The average speed is ≈ 17 mph (27 kph) with peak speeds upwards of 30 mph (48 kph) during downhill mountain biking. You can learn more at http://www.maxspeed.
Who is the best MTB rider?
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Who is the best MTB rider in the world 2020?
Sam Hill is probably the most impressive among the men, since he’s won three World Championships and two World Cup titles in downhill, as well as three Enduro World Series titles. Among the women, France’s Cecile Ravenel has been the top enduro rider, winning three series titles in a row—2016, 2017 and 2018.
Nino Schurter has won the most international XC titles of any man, so he could very well be ranked as the top mountain biker of all time; however, Anne-Caroline Chausson probably has the most world titles of any mountain bike racer, so she’s also a viable candidate for the “greatest-ever” title.
Which is faster MTB or road bike?
A road bicycle is 10 to 30% faster than a mountain bicycle and is 15% faster on average at the same power output on smooth, paved surfaces.Riding posture, rolling resistance, frame geometry, and weight are the main reasons for road bikes being faster with the same level of effort.
Which is faster MTB or hybrid?
It all depends on the rider. A mountain bike is faster, but a hybrid bike is more stable and easier to ride. A mountain bike is usually faster in the beginning of the race. However, a mountain bike will tire out faster, making it more difficult to overcome the hill.
Who is the fastest MTB rider?
The fastest man on a mountain bike is Markus “Max” Stöckl, a general manager and speed junkie. He broke his own world record for fastest downhill MTB speed. The record was set at 167 kilometers per hour, according to Red Bull.
