Sani2C - Gravel Bike??

[Jewbacca]

Are you allowed to ride curly bars at the event?

I know some MTB races have it written in the rules that only MTB/straight bars are allowed.

Just something to consider.

In my youth, I always advocated under biking as being RAD!

My rigid SS did all the major stage races, RASA, big and small 1 day races and even raced some Enduro's.

In my 40s I would advocate comfort and less suffering (says the guy who rides a BMX everywhere).

It definitely Can be done, but whether the race allows it is your first hurdle. After that it's just a case of how much cement tea you drink or how much you enjoy being an idiot.

Me? I'm just an idiot

[Dirt Tracker]

On 8/15/2023 at 11:28 AM, Charity85 said:

Good day Hubbers,

Got an opportunity to go to do Sani2C next year. I currently ride a gravel bike (Momsen R355) anyone else complete this race on a gravel bike, and what is your experience of it?

For sure.

[Martin PJ]

Sani is not that hard, more serious injuries happen because you going pretty fast when you wipe out because of a small tree stump, or sandy patch on a corner.

If you normally ride certain bike (i.e. gravel bike or HT) at a bike park or MTB races, you'll be fine.

[Headshot]

They will have to rename the Sani the Gravel to C after this thread... From what I recall of the route its nothing like the Cape which actually has rocks and things and where suspension works overtime.  I reckon you should go for it. 

[eala]

19 hours ago, Headshot said:

They will have to rename the Sani the Gravel to C after this thread... From what I recall of the route its nothing like the Cape which actually has rocks and things and where suspension works overtime.  I reckon you should go for it. 

The Cape trails ??All manicured rock less single tract with a water fountain and sunblock station every ten km .Not to mention the flower beds and warning signs for crickets and tortoises crossing .At CTCT I was profoundly shocked at the locals comments at the terrible south easter that ate away their final times .For me it was a gentle fresh breeze and would not want it otherwise 

[W Smith]

Not sure what point you trying to make

[Jewbacca]

12 hours ago, W Smith said:

Not sure what point you trying to make

I think it's a joke

[betaboy]

I thought all MTB events are catering for just them? So how many event’s actually allow gravel bikes to participate?….🤔

[dasilvarsa]

No, Don't