britian Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Right so I've ordered the frame. It's Nicolai Argon CC 29er with rack mounts. I will weigh 110kg when I takle the race in January. I want suggestions on how to spec the bike, strong, light and tough. No budget as such so spec away, I wil need two set of wheels though, one for the road and one off road so no factory wheel sets, and remember it's got to cover 12000km through africa. I do have a pretty good idea of the spec I shall use, though just want others suggestions. And I'm a shimano man....
PeterM Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Right so I've ordered the frame. It's Nicolai Argon CC 29er with rack mounts. I will weigh 110kg when I takle the race in January. I want suggestions on how to spec the bike, strong, light and tough. No budget as such so spec away, I wil need two set of wheels though, one for the road and one off road so no factory wheel sets, and remember it's got to cover 12000km through africa. I do have a pretty good idea of the spec I shall use, though just want others suggestions. And I'm a shimano man.... The Tour d' Afrique website has tons of info. Cane Creek Thudbuster seat post is strogly recommended. No hydraulics, no carbon, and just keep it simple. Get a good comfy seat. 3 sets of tires – (road marathon Schwalbe, a MTB one, and a in-between type of tire). Plenty of tire sealant and puncture fixing stuff. Wow – what an adventure (the ultra cycling, not so much the Africa “safari” trip)(PS you will lose 10-20kg)
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