peetwindhoek Posted May 4, 2021 Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) My mtb’s frame is in such a way that she is not safe to ride. But that is worth another post. A friend then gave me the option of doing the race on Saturday on one of his bikes: Santa Cruz Blur AXS built, orTrek Checkpoint SL7 I get excited when thinking of doing it on the Trek, but doing hopefully less than 6 hours could hurt the body on a bike type I have only dreamed of riding. The Blur would be a more comfortable ride and could that then translate into a stronger finish than on the gravel bike? What would you ride? PS: I’m an undercover roadie #RoadiesUnite ???? Edited May 4, 2021 by peetwindhoek JM Rides Bikes 1
Koos Likkewaan Posted May 5, 2021 Posted May 5, 2021 Depending on what you want out of the race. Going for the win, or to enjoy ? I would go for the more comfortable bike. It is not a difficult event, but the last 40 km's does have some rocky parts in it. Nothing technical. For me, after 120 km in the saddle, I would appreciate the "softer" ride for the last 40 km. peetwindhoek 1
MudLark Posted May 5, 2021 Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) There's about a 20km or so section with pretty severe corrugations - you're going to suffer on the Checkpoint if those roads have not been graded. Even on a fairly stiff dual sus it wasn't all that much fun. Edited May 5, 2021 by MudLark eala and peetwindhoek 2
AdamA Posted May 5, 2021 Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) BMW F560 GS! Oops ... I don't see it in your list of options... I would go with the Santa Cruz.... Comfort over speed Edited May 5, 2021 by AdamA peetwindhoek and slickjay007 2
ChrisF Posted May 5, 2021 Posted May 5, 2021 BMW F560 GS! Oops ... I don't see it in your list of options... I would go with the Santa Cruz.... Comfort over speedBut do they allow ebikes in this event ? peetwindhoek 1
MudLark Posted May 5, 2021 Posted May 5, 2021 But do they allow ebikes in this event ?Chris, they did when I rode it in 2019. But the range is a bit too much for them AFAIK. So you need to have someone bring you an exchange battery pack...
eala Posted May 5, 2021 Posted May 5, 2021 My mtb’s frame is in such a way that she is not safe to ride. But that is worth another post. A friend then gave me the option of doing the race on Saturday on one of his bikes: Santa Cruz Blur AXS built, orTrek Checkpoint SL7 I get excited when thinking of doing it on the Trek, but doing hopefully less than 6 hours could hurt the body on a bike type I have only dreamed of riding. The Blur would be a more comfortable ride and could that then translate into a stronger finish than on the gravel bike? What would you ride? PS: I’m an undercover roadie #RoadiesUnite Blur
peetwindhoek Posted May 5, 2021 Author Posted May 5, 2021 Depending on what you want out of the race.I would like to do it as fast as possible
peetwindhoek Posted May 6, 2021 Author Posted May 6, 2021 The hub made up my mind for me, thank you! I am going with the Checkpoint... JM Rides Bikes 1
Butterbean Posted May 6, 2021 Posted May 6, 2021 Do it on the gravel bike.... You'll love the experience, they're just so awesome on these kinds of longer dirt rides.... peetwindhoek 1
BaGearA Posted May 6, 2021 Posted May 6, 2021 https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/bottom-brackets/472192/hope-stainless-steel-bottom-bracket-6873mm If any of you are looking for a new BB seriously consider this , i have one and it might be the single best mtb component i have ever bought
openmind Posted May 6, 2021 Posted May 6, 2021 Do it on the gravel bike.... You'll love the experience, they're just so awesome on these kinds of longer dirt rides.... Just run your tires soft enough - it ain't a road bike! peetwindhoek and BaGearA 2
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