Brighter-Lights Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Which full suspension WITHOUT lockout and an average rider would be fast enough to average 29km/h over a 3 day 300km marathon? The setup: UST tyres 700g each 2L Camelbak + 500ml bottle 68kg Rider When I first saw this bike I thought it was just another full suspension...It looked cool with its cobalt blue anodized finish and red anodized bolts, but I had no idea what I was in for when I got the oppertunity to ride this marvelous machine... Coming from a very light carbon hardtail, I'm convinced that this is the perfect bike for me... and possibly everyone... I'll let you guess.... It's the new brand from a suspension genius who designed and manufactured a very famous brand for years... He's old bike used a Horst Link, his new bike features an anti squat DW link system with integrated BB and direct mount bolt on front derailleur. Pedal performance is hardtail like and I reached 80km/h in the recent Oudtshoorn Maxxis 300km 3 Day Marathon. I never needed to use the pro pedal lever on the RP23 Fox rear shock. The 308km (according to my speedo) took me 10:42min , and I used heavy UST tyres and a Camelback...Ask my why I did this? Because I wanted to prove that I can be fast without weight weenie goodies.... This bike sets a new standard at a level others won't reach for a while... What is your guess? 4 times the speed of sound its pivot's are anodized red The DW link gives 100mm of rear travel A correct guess will earn you some photos and more testing results...
Thug Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Sounds like Chris Cochalis's new bike. an average rider would be fast enough to average 29km/h over a 3 day 300km marathon? [/Quote] That ain't no average rider !!
Azonic Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Sounds like Chris Cochalis's new bike. an average rider would be fast enough to average 29km/h over a 3 day 300km marathon? [/Quote] That ain't no average rider !! Thanks for the compliment. I averaged 29.8km/h in that same race two years ago.
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Sounds like Chris Cochalis's new bike. an average rider would be fast enough to average 29km/h over a 3 day 300km marathon? [/Quote] That ain't no average rider !! Thanks for the compliment. I averaged 29.8km/h in that same race two years ago. And, mostly dirt roads or some proper dual-suss-specific terrain?
Azonic Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 90% dirt roads, 5% half-n-half bad, 5% tar. Fair bit of climbing.
SwissVan Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Averaging 29 km/h ? MTB Event ?? Forgot to add Dual Suspension SwissVan2008-10-01 07:13:34
Azonic Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 "expensive" is a relative term and could mean something completely different whether you get it for free, or have to go buy it. Capish?
Overlord Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Ok his ego has been stroked so now he might aswell show the picture.
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 90% dirt roads' date=' 5% half-n-half bad, 5% tar. Fair bit of climbing.[/quote'] Thanks Azonic. Brighter-Lights, sounds like a hardtail would have been a better option on that terrain...
Brighter-Lights Posted October 1, 2008 Author Posted October 1, 2008 Ok this thread is about the bike, not about who were faster than who... This years winner, who won by 5 minutes over #2 averaged 29.9km/h. The point is... this is a full suspension without lockout and hardtail like pedal performance. Just imagine how this bike will perform in more technical terrain... Stage 2 had a good 30km+ technical terrain and that's where I got away on day 2. I made it too easy... Pivot Mach 4... PS: Johan as jy die jaar gery het was jy beslis 2de
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