Hairy Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 Made a few small changes in the build up with a different tire selection & size and also cut new steel chainrings to 33/22 as i will need to be able to climb in order to make the strict cut-offs Think that would kill me. I would prefer to spin more on the flats.33/22 is a nice climbing gear
Jewbacca Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 33/22 is 1.5... I was always way more comfortable 33/19 or rode Lesotho Sky 33/20 in the 1.65/1.74 range. It's a good idea to save the legs Max. 8 days of riding and that 1.5 starts getting stiff! All the best Max. Last Epic before you take Scelerat on a real adventure like Freedom Challenge RASA?
Waxhead Posted March 10, 2020 Author Posted March 10, 2020 Hard to count from your pic, but what gear ratio do you intend running?This Epic is 32/22 was previously 33/21
Waxhead Posted March 10, 2020 Author Posted March 10, 2020 33/22 is 1.5... I was always way more comfortable 33/19 or rode Lesotho Sky 33/20 in the 1.65/1.74 range. It's a good idea to save the legs Max. 8 days of riding and that 1.5 starts getting stiff! All the best Max. Last Epic before you take Scelerat on a real adventure like Freedom Challenge RASA?Thought about RASA, but MUNGA was really hard for me (119 hours and 30 minutes) but need a SS partner for that one i feel
Jewbacca Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 Thought about RASA, but MUNGA was really hard for me (119 hours and 30 minutes) but need a SS partner for that one i feel Yeah... One thing about RASA is that there is no need to move fast, you just need to keep moving. I'd join you if I could afford it!
Waxhead Posted March 10, 2020 Author Posted March 10, 2020 All the bike specs are in this Bike Magazine SA issue just released Made two changes to bike photo for Sunday start: HOPE four pod v4 with new rotors and silver braizedcable !! 2.6 Argo Vittoria tires for front and rear wheels........wicked
Hairy Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 I tried Vittoria tyres once. Did not like them. What pressures you running please? I much prefer the Spez tyres but don' think they make that size. I currently run 20 PSI exact and happy with that.Spaz do do a 2.6" width, but they are more 2.4" when measured.
Hairy Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 I tried Vittoria tyres once. Did not like them. What pressures you running please? I much prefer the Spez tyres but don' think they make that size. I currently run 20 PSI exact and happy with that.https://www.specialized.com/za/en/shop/equipment/bike-components/tires--tubes/c/tirestubes?q=%3Aprice-desc%3Aarchived%3Afalse%3AcategoryProperty%3AMountain%3Asize%3A29+x+2.6
Waxhead Posted March 10, 2020 Author Posted March 10, 2020 I tried Vittoria tyres once. Did not like them. What pressures you running please? I much prefer the Spez tyres but don' think they make that size. I currently run 20 PSI exact and happy with that.Epic set-up will be Front 11PSI and Rear = 16 PSI.........i use Csixx Foamo inserts as a safety net
Waxhead Posted March 11, 2020 Author Posted March 11, 2020 Legit question Why go for the V4 caliper ? It's much heavier than the X2 that would provide more than enough power I think what's the total weight ? Sorry if its been mentioned before not really a weight weenie......always needed the bike to be as strong as possible. My experience has been on a the technical rides the lighter stuff does not stand up to the workload. V4 because its the best (40 grams less than Formula Cura out of interest - thats including rotors, cable, everything) , top of the Hope range and i know IT the distributer. Total bike weight.....dont even know exactly - say 12.5kg all in
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 I have just learnt something. Going to check out these inserts. Thanks.Personally, I prefer tougher casings over inserts. The result ito weight is the same, more or less, between the 2 systems. Tougher casings are always preferable in my opinion.
Rigardt@Scott Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 I have just learnt something. Going to check out these inserts. Thanks. I will be getting some cush core inserts when I do a carbon wheel-build later this year - a bit expensive but the reviews are good. My experience with FOAMO has been less than impressive. I have found my sealant clogs up much more, and it is much less effective at sealing any punctures.
Rigardt@Scott Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Personally, I prefer tougher casings over inserts. The result ito weight is the same, more or less, between the 2 systems. Tougher casings are always preferable in my opinion. Only issue is that you don't really get tougher casings for tyres used for marathon riding....
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 I will be getting some cush core inserts when I do a carbon wheel-build later this year - a bit expensive but the reviews are good. My experience with FOAMO has been less than impressive. I have found my sealant clogs up much more, and it is much less effective at sealing any punctures.100% agreed. Plus, you can feel them when it gets a bit loose inside. Only issue is that you don't really get tougher casings for tyres used for marathon riding....YES!!! Bloody hell, this infuriates me. We're limited to the semi-slicks if we want fast rolling with good protection. Why not an Ikon in DD casing, or a Ground Control in Black Diamond? Yes I think I agree. Been looking at them all morning and wondering home comfortable they are. I like touring so they probably won't suit me. I use the Grid casings. If you use Spaz tyres, the Slaughter may be up your street as it comes in a DH casing, afaik. Yeah, it's a fair bit heavier than the GRID version, but it'll be the same weight as the Grid and FOAMO AND give you better puncture protection.
Waxhead Posted March 11, 2020 Author Posted March 11, 2020 Personally, I prefer tougher casings over inserts. The result ito weight is the same, more or less, between the 2 systems. Tougher casings are always preferable in my opinion. the inserts is something relatively new that i am trying because of the very low tire pressure i run. The Barzo's have worked fine (Did Atta, Imbuko,Munga on them) but have my 2.6 Argo's as backup for Epic if there is a problem
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