KaKa Posted September 25, 2013 Share my time this year was 5h10 and it was the best 5hrs i spent on a bike. prepare well, ride and take pics, msg to the ones who love you. gr8 fun btw slicks... Furbz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted September 25, 2013 Share Get a "Sub 3" bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F111 Posted September 25, 2013 Share I use a 29er with slicks and my time is comming down on the road, I sometimes get dropped on hills. On desents I quickly run out revs that's why I'm looking to buy a road bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted September 25, 2013 Share My intention is to enjoy the ride in an average time for my age. There is your answer... Put on slicks... And enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted September 25, 2013 Share Use what you have. There is nothing more satisfying that passing a roadie on your 26'' MTB.And remember to smile and wave when you pass them NaughtyNaughty Heehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted September 26, 2013 Share Use what you have. There is nothing more satisfying that passing a roadie on your 26'' MTB.And remember to smile and wave when you pass them Clearly you don't have a 26" MTB Singlespeed to pass roadies with.... Furbz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted September 26, 2013 Share Get yourself a roadbike. It will knock 20mins off your time. You can diversify and compete in more road events too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted September 26, 2013 Share if these come to SA I will replace my roadbike with one at a drop of a hat!http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/anyroad.1/14819/66151/perfect for those long commutes and some light off road fun inbetween. Would make a good K2C bike too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfan Posted September 26, 2013 Share Get a "Sub 3" bikeLet me know if you see one in the classifieds. My training up to now hasnt gotten me close yet, so maybe a sub 3 bike will do the trick. Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2721sim Posted September 26, 2013 Share If those come to South Africa I am sure you will not be the only one ... what a beautiful combination of practicality and convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted September 26, 2013 Share If you do get a road bike, make sure you don't wear a helmet with a peak or full gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfan Posted September 26, 2013 Share If you want to ride a 29er in your MTB events, buy a 29er. If you want to do more road event, by a road bike. If not, stick with the 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted September 26, 2013 Share ditch the lot and do it on a single speed! i did it last year on one and i dont think i will ever use a normal road bike again for this race! its was far to much fun! and i really had a blast doing it!the argus is far to pretty a race to "Race". do it at an easy pace and enjoy the atmosphere!stop and have a beer here or there, have luch in campsbay! use the entire alloted time to the max!! i got disqualified one year for taking to long! ride time was 3h30min but in total we took nearly 9 hours! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren_G Posted September 26, 2013 Share Definitely get a 27.5 erWhy would you suggest a 650B for a long road race? Surely a 29er would be a better choice here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted September 26, 2013 Share Why would you suggest a 650B for a long road race? Surely a 29er would be a better choice here... I guess you are right, but its still like debating what is the best knife to take to a gunfight... RockCoach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted September 26, 2013 Share I would say the best bike for the Argust would be one you dont have to pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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