mtbDobby Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 I'm doing it as training for epic...at this stage it is worthwhile. Looks like it will be wet and muddy - any recommendations for tyre choice? Currently on RR but they not so good in mud?!
Dirtbreath Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Conti mountain kings, mudguard.If you are buying new tyres get as narrow as possible if you are anticipating mud.
DIPSLICK Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Before everyone replies H.T.F.U I have no issue riding in the rain but that's the race i hear that it never does not rain continuously ???
Big Til Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 At this moment in time my fitness is a much greater concern than the weather..
T-Bag68 Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Hi there Dirtbreath, I would have thought a fatter tyre.... more width, more traction... ?? Please help
Wayne Booysen Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 4 day solo but if it rains will be considering this!
G-Unit Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Before everyone replies H.T.F.U I have no issue riding in the rain but that's the race i hear that it never does not rain continuously ??? After wading through your double negatives, I can answer that yes, it rains almost all the time. This race has earned it's reputation for being a bike breaker. Plan on buying a new chain, cassette, BB brakes pads and gear cables to get your bike running after the race. The high pressure wash after each stage will trash the pivots on you full susser and will probably drill your hubs as well. Oh, and the climbs will hurt your legs.
wonduhboy Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 Shew, this time next week, I'll be packing the car for Sabie. 4 day solo. Pants Boy 1
zuludog Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 to do list sable experience 2012- audio books for trip - wine and beer for braai-suntan lotion-service bike-train for race ...... =Bones= and Pants Boy 2
Dirtbreath Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 Before everyone replies H.T.F.U I have no issue riding in the rain but that's the race i hear that it never does not rain continuously ??? And when it doesnt rain its so hot you wish it did. Great riding either way.
wonduhboy Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 And when it doesnt rain its so hot you wish it did. Great riding either way. +1 Last year, we didn't have any rain on the stages. overnight rain before day two, which muddied things up slightly.Day one, I got temps of 38... farcanal it was hot
Pieterg Posted December 10, 2012 Author Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) Any weather updates looks like there will be rain Edited December 10, 2012 by Pieterg
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