Arcoid Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Are there any conversions to make a hardtail ride 'softer'.Riding the non-stop and dreading the distance on my HardtailAny advice or suggestions welcome(I wouldn't consider "don't ride the race" as advice)
Kranswurm Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Are there any conversions to make a hardtail ride 'softer'.Riding the non-stop and dreading the distance on my HardtailAny advice or suggestions welcome(I wouldn't consider "don't ride the race" as advice) Go tubeless and drop the pressure
Gert Janse v Rensburg Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Are there any conversions to make a hardtail ride 'softer'.Riding the non-stop and dreading the distance on my HardtailAny advice or suggestions welcome(I wouldn't consider "don't ride the race" as advice) Santini Bib Shorts....
Gert Janse v Rensburg Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Are there any conversions to make a hardtail ride 'softer'.Riding the non-stop and dreading the distance on my HardtailAny advice or suggestions welcome(I wouldn't consider "don't ride the race" as advice) Santini Bib Shorts
CaptainDura Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Are there any conversions to make a hardtail ride 'softer'.Riding the non-stop and dreading the distance on my HardtailAny advice or suggestions welcome(I wouldn't consider "don't ride the race" as advice) Stand the whole way. Your legs are the best suspension money can buy. And to make sure you dont sit down, remove your saddle before the race. CaptainDura2009-03-10 07:49:01
Serendipity Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Try a Thudbuster seatpost - they are a little bit extra weight but apparently worth it.
Arcoid Posted March 10, 2009 Author Posted March 10, 2009 That's why you are an ultimate hubber and I am a rookieYou get the machine and then the Mechanic!
specialized7 Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 All of the above,except removing your seatpost!!!Try some chamois cream.
Arcoid Posted March 10, 2009 Author Posted March 10, 2009 mtbking81 - what difference will the bib make?
Iwan Kemp Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 ThudbusterGo tubeless so you can run lower PSI Fit a shock, swingarm and some pivots
Arcoid Posted March 11, 2009 Author Posted March 11, 2009 Hi Crow - please excuse my novice response but fitting a shock, swingarm and some pivots means little to me... I want to understand. Is this possible as a conversion to existing bike and where would I get information to explain the dynamic in laymans terms?Swapping the frame is something I really don't want to do at this stageI have been searching for a 2nd hand Thudbuster (new @ 1500)I will also go ahead with the conversion to tubelessThank you for your help!
TitusTi Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 Convert to tubeless and put fatter takkies on as well, like a 2.3, that sort of region will go long way towards making it a little better.
Iwan Kemp Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 Was a bad joke. Shock, pivot and swingarm is all dual suspension country. Have a look at this link for other suspension seatpost options:http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/seat-post-seat-pin/product/thudbuster-lt-10308 To the right half way down the page there are links to USE, Outland and System's suspension posts. At the end of the day you can't beat a Thudbuster as a quick, relatively cheap solution. Buying a dual will be the right, better, more rewarding if more expensive option.
Weight Weenie Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 Do some core exercises so your back can take the pounding from riding a hardtail
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