So we ALL have a 26", 650b, 29" and a cross bike in the shed and you going to be doing the [url= http://www.spamblast.co.uk ]SPAM BLAST[/url] a 100km loop aorund Salisbury Plain with a far bit of climbing!
So what bike would you dig out of the shed do ride for the event?
Me I would go for 650b, think it best of all worlds, I think a cross bike will be a bit of a back breaker and high punture risk over that distance.
If I do it it be a 26" as that all I got. 😀
imber perimeter is pretty well surfaced iirc. i'd take a cross bike.
That is true, but I still stick with 650b, and simi slick tyres if I had a choice. 😈
What if the 650b bike has 7" of travel, whilst the 29er is a 20lb carbon hardtail?
More to bikes than wheel size, a stupid question 🙄
If they were all the same bike (save for the cross bike), say a Scott Scale, I'd take the 29er.
What's your objective?
To win? - go for the fastest/lightest bike - the biggest factor for speed on a mtb is weight. Simples.
If it's to enjoy the race, no matter how you do - just pick the most fun, over 100km you're not going to notice a shed load of difference in terms of speed really - and would you rather win, be battered and not enjoy the riding - or not win and really enjoy the riding?
Its all up to you.... 😉
Like Njee said, wheel size is just a factor.
It's not a 'race' - on open tracks!
take your favorite!
Having done an 100k offroad sportive with 1x9, I would make sure whatever it is has a full compliment of gears. I would have loved a granny ring..
I would have loved a granny ring..
Phnarg 😆
Its the sagging that does it for me.
I'd go 29er and something wiv 100mm up front and 80-100mm suss on t'rear..
Then make sure my food and water is well catered for.
Then..
Ride hard, of course.
29er. Weapon of choice for most things.