Ok first results just in for the first run (rode last week but I have been busy)…
Title Distance Duration Climb MaxSpd AvgSpd
test run off road – cone 4.99 00:35:25 577.3 21.44 8.45
test run off road – unit 4.92 00:37:37 714.8 20.77 7.86
test run off road – Klien 5 00:37:48 508.2 19.66 7.93
The oldest. cheapest and most shonky bike came out best in the first run. The old cindercone has a chain tensioner, one gear, no suspension and v brakes!
The other two newer bikes came out at similar times.
Ride wise the cindercone pretty much nailed it. It felt fast, planted and flowed well along the singletrack.
The unit was still good and the 29″ wheels rolled over most obstacles with not too much fuss. Every now and again it felt a little hesitant and I had to pause to re-align the bike if that makes sense.
The Klein felt the most comfy but didn’t feel fast. The suspension and gears made it feel easier but not particularly faster (born out in the times above).
Whether the first run (cindercone) had an advantage being the first run because I was ‘fresh’ I am not sure?
