Odinson Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 You do realise though that the average MTBer weighs about 85 kg, whereas the average elite MTB racer weighs about 65 kg. That sort of compensates for the speed hitting the sharp object. It also do not explain why the Spez teams have more punctures than the other elite teams. No, they just have balloons for tyres. Spez S-Works tyres are repurposed old inner tubes.
Jewbacca Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 You do realise though that the average MTBer weighs about 85 kg, whereas the average elite MTB racer weighs about 65 kg. That sort of compensates for the speed hitting the sharp object.Does it? Take your 2 ton car and catch a curb at 45kph, then catch the same curb at 75kph. That is 2 tons. I really do see your point but with regards tires and how they behave through rotational force I don't agree over 15 or 20kg. Other parts of the bike, yes. But tires at slower speeds won't cut. They will bounce. Not every time, but then you're also bringing in line choice, skill, fitness etc which is a different ball game. The same tires on the bike of a 70kg guy averaging 26/28kph and lighter are far more likely to suffer damage than under an 85kg averaging 13/16kph. I am not saying the rubber doesn't suck or doesn't perform, just pointing out that tires and brakes aren't measured equally by guys who's average speeds have such large disparity.
Kranswurm Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 I get that, but do you average 26/28kph for 112km? Most guys who hack about here do that on a road bike. It means that the tire is hitting things a lot harder a lot more of the time. Think a sharp knife pressed gently onto your thumb, then think that same knife hitting twice as fast. The speeds these guys ride at is insane and completely changes the game for equipment and equipment abuse/reliability. If you do race at the front end of the field then I apologise, but very few 'Hub' locals have experience at the front end of the field and how the more exaggerated forces reap havoc on equipment100 % agree with you.Def not the sharp end.Also I was riding 2bliss tyres on Crossmax wheelsWhat I did do a lot of was thorns and rocks at low pressures...a hellova lot slower but heavier
davetapson Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 I've used Spez tyres for last 5 years or so and like them. Last well. But I don't ride on shale.
LeoKnight Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 So if my calculations are correct, from the teams that completed the Prologue to those that completed the Stage 3 is just under an 8% drop off, compared to the previous year which was just over 18%. but think the weather instead of the route played a bigger role in last years drop-out rate. As well as I think last year was a bit of a wake up for participants that they need to work harder in their training to complete the race.
awesme Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 ... How/Where can we download the Nightly H/L packages, I mean the 25-30 min versions and not the 2 min... Would love to be able to download for previous years. G
FirstV8 Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 ... How/Where can we download the Nightly H/L packages, I mean the 25-30 min versions and not the 2 min... Would love to be able to download for previous years. GIts on at 21,30 every night . Not sure which SS channel
The expat cyclist Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Is it just me or is the stomach bug something you wil get at the Epic?
Andrew_Smith Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Its on at 21,30 every night . Not sure which SS channel Not sure if they change the time each day, but on DSTV Guide it is at 19:00 on SS5.
awesme Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 ... question was, where can I download... not watch... that I’m doing already. G
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 ... question was, where can I download... not watch... that I’m doing already. GI can only think that Youtube might have... dunno Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
The Ghost Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 I can’t seem to watch today’s stage on boobtube either [emoji20] Just have to forward 14 minutes and it works
ichnusa Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Spez S-Works tyres are repurposed old inner tubes. HAHAHAHA!Post of the year!
kosmonooit Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 ... question was, where can I download...not watch... that I’m doing already. G cyclingtorrents
ichnusa Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Queen stage tomorrow.... http://www.cape-epic.com/cms/data/route/121.20170915024957.img.jpg The Queen Stage. The Tough Stage. One Stage to Conquer Them All. This will include two of the toughest climbs of the 15th Absa Cape Epic and the terrain will leave riders exasperated at times. There will be more singletrack than you could wish for. The testing Rawsonville and Smablaar River trails will prepare riders for one of the iconic sections of the 2018 route: The Slanghoek Valley trails, a throwback to the early days of mountain biking, before trails became smooth and “manicured”. The Slanghoek Traverse is a testing descent, while the Thudbuster is a loose and sandy climb that points to heaven but never seems to leave hell. The 9km of the historic Bain’s Kloof Pass is on tar, but feels like it is never-ending. The last 15km takes in the Welvanpas trails and is, mostly, a downhill roll to Wellington.Land Rover Technical Terrain: Goudini Spa Singletrack – brand new, purpose built mountain trail that viciously links Goudini with the Slanghoek Valley and its renowned trails, including the Land Rover Technical Terrain: a white-knuckle six-kilometre traverse across the valley where rogue rocks and bar-snatching brush lie in wait.
dev null Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Ooh. So basically 111km of sandy, rocky hell. Watch for a few retirees because of falls or broken bikes, or just plain broken spirit because of all the sand. At the end of the day they will feel like they had done 200km on their MTBs. I predict more time lost by some teams because of sidewall cuts. This stage is all about looking after your bike and your body.
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