My very first MTB Race - Need help.

[Eldron]

 

 

I think 2.5 will be fine then dont want a snake bite. What do you say Eldron

 

I think thats about right for 110kg with tubes. You can go lower if you're a "finesse" rider that smooths out the bumps with technique but as a beginner I reckon 2.5 is good.

 

Go tubeless - you can run lower pressures that result in more grip and comfort.

[Eldron]

 

 

hahaha, is this a inhouse joke or what??

 

A snake bite is when you hit a rock/obstacle and the tube is pinched between the rim and the rock - the twin puncture holes look like a snake bite hence the name ;-)

[Jotto]

hahaha, is this a inhouse joke or what??

 

what joke. Snake bite?

Edited January 15, 2013 by Jotto

[Wessel_Jhb]

Thanx Wessel. maybe will join you one day on that brekkie.

 

Raab, what about some MTB ettiket??? where do I start?? Must I start @ the back or does it depend on the kind of route we do??

 

Cool ill pm you when we go again.

[Active Monkey]

Remeber new rules... No sleeves shirts, no go pros, and no earphones. 2 weeks ago some guys git puled out the babbas race

[Peanut Butter]

Remeber new rules... No sleeves shirts, no go pros, and no earphones. 2 weeks ago some guys git puled out the babbas race

 

Jacques, what do you mean by No sleeves shirts?? aint a normal T-shirt good enough??

[Raab]

What Jacques meant is no sleevless shirts

[rouxtjie]

Jacques, what do you mean by No sleeves shirts?? aint a normal T-shirt good enough??

The shirts with the sleeves chopped off, like a tri suit. Normal t-shirt is fine. Nothing in your ears or go-pros on you head.

 

Just go and have a jol...take a spare tube...a SRAM quick link for your chain...1 bomb and adapter. two bottles of juice / water

[Peanut Butter]

Okay, Just misunderstood that one. Thanks.

 

Is the bomb I use for my road bike the same as the bomb I will use for my MTB??

[Bianchi]

Okay, Just misunderstood that one. Thanks.

 

Is the bomb I use for my road bike the same as the bomb I will use for my MTB??

 

It should work, but those are 12g bombs. For MTB you usually use 16g bombs.

[jcza]

It should work, but those are 12g bombs. For MTB you usually use 16g bombs.

 

Or if it's a 29r you need a 25g bomb

[Pusher]

Tube 29. Well, I bought the Titan Comp 29er with the standard stuff, so I think it's tube. I need to find a book like "MTB for dummies" or something. Like I said, I'm knew to cycling. lol

Make sure you have a spare tube and know how to change it.

The USN race is normaly quite popular with kids and families and has a great vibe and whatever you think I KNOW you will have fun.

A couple of years ago the 10km ride was one of the first races my daughter did-12 at the time-and as you get to the finish you ride quite close to the dam which is quite bumpy. Well a couple of bumps later she found herself and her bike sitting in the dam in the middle of June. Man was she p*ssed off! When I spoke to the marshal who saw it happen later on, he said seeing the expession on her face was priceless and killed himself laughing.

Edited January 15, 2013 by Pusher

[Active Monkey]

 

Jacques, what do you mean by No sleeves shirts?? aint a normal T-shirt good enough??

 

The shirts with no sleaves ( wife beater) are not allowed. All shirts must have sleaves

[Active Monkey]

Just ride as if its a fun ride. If you feel you cant anymore, pull iff an get out of the track and take a min.

 

Watch out for loose sand and riders suddenly just stoping in the path.

 

Even if its 30km i take a camel bak filled with weak game mix ,as i put my phn in there ( emergency) i put in a banana and some jelly sweeties.

 

I also cycle with a water bottle with just water as back up.

[Wil6]

Remeber new rules... No sleeves shirts, no go pros, and no earphones. 2 weeks ago some guys git puled out the babbas race

What??Why??

[Bianchi]

What??Why??

 

Use the search function.... some organizers/CSA officials doesn't want use to use it [at all].