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11.12.2011, 09:12 PM
Thanks PBO I'll check out the forum. I'm definitely thinking a dually 'cause 200 odd kilometers on tracks and dirt roads my butt will be sore enough from pushing pedals

I don't know the names of the frames, Brian, but I was thinking some sort of crosscountry/endurance style. Not keen on a downhill frame as they tend to be heavier. Thumb changers are the way to go IMO. I didn't know some shocks are adjustable, sounds fun to play with. Also, I hadn't considered discs benfits like that.

Thanks for the replies. It'll be some time before I end up with a bike but I'll keep on the lookout now.


Edit: On the forum you linked, PBO, i found some vids of the race - http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/show...31#post2461431
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Thanks PBO I'll check out the forum. I'm definitely thinking a dually 'cause 200 odd kilometers on tracks and dirt roads my butt will be sore enough from pushing pedals

Edit: On the forum you linked, PBO, i found some vids of the race - http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/show...31#post2461431
Yep, I saw those - looked like a fun race!

If you're planning on pushing out 200k days you'll need a good frame & geometry is the bigger issue here. If you look at the geometry of a generic DH bike versus a generic XC bike you'll notice some major angle changes

Even with XC bikes you'll see some decent variation. It could be worth trying a few differnet frames to find the configuration that works best for you

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200km a day!? No, no, that's the overall race. It'll be about 60km a day for 4 days. I think 220-230km is more accurate.

The level i'm riding at the moment it will feel like 200km a day though
   
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Winded!? Really? I might have thought 'out of breathe' when linc gives a g..ood shower but winded! wow.
   
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It'll be some time before I end up with a bike but I'll keep on the lookout now.
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