Johny Bravo Posted May 11, 2015 Share Agree. I had 2 sidewalls punctures both sides of the front tire on the Nissen trail seeker this weekend. Looked like someone shot the tyres with a pellet gun straight through. This happened on a jeep track.Still don't know how it happenend.Bought 2 Spez Fast Track Grid 2.0 tires with thicker sidewall for race wheels today.Not going to chance all the cost/training to get to a race just to suffer another sidewall puncture to save 60 grams on light tires.Eish bro. Those fast tracks. Ground controlls for me all the way. Zero issues. Loads of grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Buttox Posted May 11, 2015 Share Zero sandCheers, thx. Wasn't sure about the 'sandy' comments above here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B20 Posted May 11, 2015 Share the race is 12 days away & you are already making weather decision today, common just be honest what is the real reason?Seriously mate, don't want to chance mud damage over 80km...Maintenance last month100 hours Epic Brain service - ouch2 x Assos bibs1 x Pearl Izume kitThis month.1 x Conti Tubby (road bike)2 x MTB tyres2 x rotors1 x cassetteIf I spend any more on cycling the missus is going to want another ring..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezer Posted May 11, 2015 Share I bought a new cassette, chain and chaining for this race, but if it rain I will squeeze another160 out of the old parts. Just to much training and traveling to give it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Vogt Posted May 12, 2015 Share Does anyone know what the new route will be like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 12, 2015 Share Does anyone know what the new route will be like? If you go by some of the comments above :Really wet you'll need a wetsuit ,So muddy you must cycle in wellies and miserable so very very miserable... you're going to have to replace your entire bike and/or every single part on it. you'll need to replace every item of cycling clothing you own including all the shoes you own. Jeesus guys , It's just a bit of mud on a mountain bike HEAVEN FORBID that ever happens!! Pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 12, 2015 Share For those who have never done it, It will probably be one of your top 3 races on the calender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaldoZ Posted May 12, 2015 Share It was really tough last year with the wind and rain and also not being experienced in anything above 100km... I am back for more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCD Posted May 12, 2015 Share Seriously mate, don't want to chance mud damage over 80km...Maintenance last month100 hours Epic Brain service - ouch2 x Assos bibs1 x Pearl Izume kitThis month.1 x Conti Tubby (road bike)2 x MTB tyres2 x rotors1 x cassetteIf I spend any more on cycling the missus is going to want another ring..... How did you ruin 2 bibs and the other clothing in the mud?Washing machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B20 Posted May 12, 2015 Share How did you ruin 2 bibs and the other clothing in the mud?Washing machine?Cost of the sport. Seem simple to understand....not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted May 12, 2015 Share Wow, that's seriously low! What tyres do you have? Is that front and back?Did some testing this weekend and have found my sweet spot for the 100miler. Rocket Ron 2.25 front 1.4 BarMaxis Ikon 2.25 Rear 1.5 BarThis seems to soak up the sinkplaat well and feels lekker hard for the flat highways. Rider Weight is now 98kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted May 12, 2015 Share If you go by some of the comments above :Really wet you'll need a wetsuit ,So muddy you must cycle in wellies and miserable so very very miserable... you're going to have to replace your entire bike and/or every single part on it. you'll need to replace every item of cycling clothing you own including all the shoes you own. Jeesus guys , It's just a bit of mud on a mountain bike HEAVEN FORBID that ever happens!! PatheticBlack, this race is renowned for stormy weather. the last 2 years have been a walk in the park weather wise, a bit of wind and rain. OK quite a bit of rain. However I recall one of the earlier ones where we were riding BB Deep in water for about 1/4 of the race, if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfy Posted May 12, 2015 Share Did some testing this weekend and have found my sweet spot for the 100miler. Rocket Ron 2.25 front 1.4 BarMaxis Ikon 2.25 Rear 1.5 BarThis seems to soak up the sinkplaat well and feels lekker hard for the flat highways. Rider Weight is now 98kgRAW MUSCLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 12, 2015 Share Black, this race is renowned for stormy weather. the last 2 years have been a walk in the park weather wise, a bit of wind and rain. OK quite a bit of rain. However I recall one of the earlier ones where we were riding BB Deep in water for about 1/4 of the race, if not more. Yes I know It's one of my staples , love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_C50_ Posted May 12, 2015 Share Rider Weight is now 98kgRAW MUSCLE If talking k@k was a sickness he would've been dead ages ago. Every second day he mentions his weight it has gone up by another 2kg's. I'm surprised he's not at 110kg's already. The fact that he still fits into his kit is obviously a miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted May 12, 2015 Share Wow, that's great to hear. I'm slightly lighter than you. Running a 2.4 on the front though. Will definitely lower my pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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