L.T.G Posted April 22, 2009 Share My mate and I are hoping to attempt Sani2C Ad. next year (if we get an entry) I just want to make sure I'm not in over my head, well, we're not in over our heads.....it just looks like an absolutely brilliant experience... from those of you who know, what'd be the minimum spec'd bike we'd get away with? and would a hardtail suffice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnega Posted April 22, 2009 Share Sani isn't particularly technical, but is obviously long. A hardtail would definitely suffice but your butt would hate you after day two. Your legs may thank you if it is a light hardtail. Get shoes you can walk in and a bike that moves forward when you pedal. And practise riding on water.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted April 22, 2009 Share If you're young and/or strong a hardtail is fine. I use a duel suss because of lower back pain problems on a hardtail, but I wish the bike weighed less on some of the long hills! And like linnega says, Sani is not too technical or rough. So you need to be comfy on your bike and have put in some good training on the bike before the race. I'd recommend a Giant Anthem X or Merida 96 (Specialized Epic too pricy now) as the ideal bike for the race. But many riders get by on much cheaper bikes. Just make sure you have good drivetrain components (SLX or XT, or SRAM 9) and good disk brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted April 22, 2009 Share Sani isn't particularly technical' date=' but is obviously long. A hardtail would definitely suffice but your butt would hate you after day two. Your legs may thank you if it is a light hardtail. Get shoes you can walk in and a bike that moves forward when you pedal. And practise riding on water....[/quote'] saw that on the tv highlights... looked brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted April 22, 2009 Share If you're young and/or strong a hardtail is fine. I use a duel suss because of lower back pain problems on a hardtail' date=' but I wish the bike weighed less on some of the long hills! And like linnega says, Sani is not too technical or rough. So you need to be comfy on your bike and have put in some good training on the bike before the race. I'd recommend a Giant Anthem X or Merida 96 (Specialized Epic too pricy now) as the ideal bike for the race. But many riders get by on much cheaper bikes. Just make sure you have good drivetrain components (SLX or XT, or SRAM 9) and good disk brakes.[/quote'] thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habib Posted April 23, 2009 Share Hey LTG I am in a very Similar situation to you also not an avid Mountian Biker but would love to attempt the Sani2c for those of you who have given your opinions on the bikes etc... thank you, I am about to buy myself a bike in the next couple of days and this would then become my bike I have just had a look at the Silverback Sierra hardtail would this be ok for the trip G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reghard111 Posted April 23, 2009 Share My advice to anyone, Buy the BEST bike you can afford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habib Posted April 23, 2009 Share Hey OPC Thanks but the above bike is the best I can afford especially if I do get the oppertunity to ride the Sani2c I would have to fork out a further R7k+ so I will be looking over the weekend and hopefully by monday I will be able to come onlib\ne and brag a new set of wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dun Man Posted April 23, 2009 Share If you're young and/or strong a hardtail is fine. I use a duel suss because of lower back pain problems on a hardtail' date=' but I wish the bike weighed less on some of the long hills! And like linnega says, Sani is not too technical or rough. So you need to be comfy on your bike and have put in some good training on the bike before the race. I'd recommend a Giant Anthem X or Merida 96 (Specialized Epic too pricy now) as the ideal bike for the race. But many riders get by on much cheaper bikes. Just make sure you have good drivetrain components (SLX or XT, or SRAM 9) and good disk brakes.[/quote'] thanks a lot! Good luck with getting an entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted April 24, 2009 Share If you're young and/or strong a hardtail is fine. I use a duel suss because of lower back pain problems on a hardtail' date=' but I wish the bike weighed less on some of the long hills! And like linnega says, Sani is not too technical or rough. So you need to be comfy on your bike and have put in some good training on the bike before the race. I'd recommend a Giant Anthem X or Merida 96 (Specialized Epic too pricy now) as the ideal bike for the race. But many riders get by on much cheaper bikes. Just make sure you have good drivetrain components (SLX or XT, or SRAM 9) and good disk brakes.[/quote'] thanks a lot! Good luck with getting an entry that' difficult?seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted April 24, 2009 Share that' difficult?seriously? To be honest: almost impossible. For this year's race the available spots filled up in less than 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted April 24, 2009 Share Hey OPC Thanks but the above bike is the best I can afford especially if I do get the oppertunity to ride the Sani2c I would have to fork out a further R7k+ so I will be looking over the weekend and hopefully by monday I will be able to come onlib\ne and brag a new set of wheels Nothing wrong with that bike. But upgrade the saddle to a Gobi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted April 25, 2009 Share Saw a guy this year on a Trek 4400 and he looked looked he was enjoying himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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