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Hi,
Does anyone have a 2014 events calendar for MTB races?
Is there a download somewhere?
Does anyone know if this will be happening this year?
I have tried the website but it seems to be down and I cannot see it on any calendars.
This is one awesome race so I hope it has not disappeared.
Zip Lock bags FTW...
Worst material for a ht mtb imo is alu.
Can you elaborate?
I would say it would be better to ride with someone as it is pretty dangerous. If you had to have a serious fall there, it may take days before anyone found you. As for safety in terms of theft, etc. We have never seen anyone up there but is a dodgy cave half way down where I presume vagrants may sleep
3:34 On knobblies, Crossmarks front and rear
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Who was the guy in full hub kit riding a Scott.
He came flying past me. It looked like I was standing still, did not even have time (or breath) to greet him. He must have started in one of the batches after C because I did not see him in our start group.
The guy in The Hub kit made me feel like I was on a sunday cruise. He passed me at about 30km in the half marathon but I am sure he was doing the 70km
Just do it on knobblies! A few of us did it on our MTB's last year and one guy in our group had slicks. The speed difference was so minor, that I don't feel it is worth the effort of changing tyres. What tyres are you running? We were all running hard Crossmarks and we did a 3:30
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I have done the ghetto tubeless set up on 2 of my bikes and have never had to replace rim tape. I just top up with some Stans every 4 months or so and have had no issues whatsoever. The Stans or Joes conversion kit is merely fiberglass tape (which can be bought in rolls at sportsmans) and a rubber strip with a valve on it. Imho its a waste to buy the conversion kit if you can do it your self with tape and a tube. Great marketing buy Stans and Joes though
Best upgrade you can do! I recently changed from Sram triggers to gripshifts and I feel I have so much more control when it comes to gearing down in tight situations. I was initially worried about mis-shifting but after doing Hakahana yesterday without a single mis-shift, all I have is good things to say about them. I have also cut some Esi grips like Bolt67 and they work like a charm.
The Alexandria dirt road loop is a good ride due to the undulating hills and the wind. There is a footpath in Cannon rocks that is meant for hiking, but if you are keen for a real challenge, ride it. There are a few wooden steps that you have to walk up but it is great fun going down them. Its roughly 7km of high intensity riding.
Ridiculous. If they were aiming to pi$$ off motorists, then they have succeeded. Bunch of knobs
How does 11-41 sound?
Just fitted this evening
I would love to see what you have done there. Did you make it yourself?
Pm Dorpie, he gets custom cycling kit at a really good price. Best kit i have ever had made
From what I read, all the elements that made this race great has been removed.
I agree with Borborygmi, it seems boring now.
The route last year was not demanding technically. It was tough, given that 80% of the ascent took place in the first half of the race over a short distance, but not demanding technically.
Although I understand the organisers wish to maximise on entries, the essence of this race has been lost.
Stop dumbing down races - if i wanted to ride easy dirt road, i would go to Breedt's nek, or better yet, save some money and ride dirt shoulder road around my 'hood.
Could I enquire as to why the decision was made to change the route? I mean if it has worked for 6 years, why significantly change it now?
ASG can you tell us the reasoning behind the changes?
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Ocean eyewear is great option. Try get some of the photochromatic ones, they work like a bomb
What about SuperStar components?
I haven't seen too many around but hear they are very good
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