Hairy Posted March 10, 2020 Share will try, but it gets quite hectic at Epic with the clock, especially as i have development riders top look after as well....u chasing your ass all the time.Will do a follow up at the end of Epic on this forum but try look out for my posts on FB - Max Waxhead Menzies Just followed ... look out for an account called "Joumase Vietse" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted March 10, 2020 Share Max_Menzies-3.jpgNearly time.......Good luck Max. Waxhead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxhead Posted March 10, 2020 Share Hard to count from your pic, but what gear ratio do you intend running?This Epic is 32/22 was previously 33/21 Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxhead Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxhead Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxhead Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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 Edited March 10, 2020 by Waxhead Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted March 10, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxhead Posted March 11, 2020 Share 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 and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted March 11, 2020 Share 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 inFair argument, bike will probably still go when we're all in the ground Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 11, 2020 Share 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. BaGearA and Waxhead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted March 11, 2020 Share 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. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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