The thread asked for. What bikes do xc racers ride. So…. If your ‘not’ a racer then perhaps Don’t post.

/andypaul99 – are you having a laugh!.? That’s the lame’est thing I’ve ever heard!
Not much riding this year? More ££ than sense.

On One C456
120mm RS Sids
1×10 XT
ZTR Apline/American classic hubs.
Continental X-Kings

Cookeaa – No have not experimented with pressures yet – Popped the tyres on at 40psi to get the rim seated and went out for a ride. Even at that pressure there grippy (er) than my old tyres. Apen 2.25 exc.

As for meths…. – Read on the interweb about the mould repellent and stans not sealing, so why not, I had some in the garage.

I’ve also heard that the Race Sport don’t like tubeless but I’ve had no issues. I don’t know if that’s because of me cleaning them or they just worked.

Its common for the continental NON tubeless ready tyres.

Hi Rob! Yes yes It was only on the legal paths…

I used the Xkings as they were fast rolling so were still ‘semi race’ but with added grip. The 2.4 steam rolls everything and has totaly transformed my riding. I even got a KOM down salisbury hollow and as you know its loose rocky.

Only problem is – 0 mud clearance now on the rockshox even less than normal.

As for PSI – I’ll have to experiment. although the rear when low pressure sqiums alittle so found it best pretty solid. Should be good next weekend at Bonty 24/12. You doing it?

I’ve got a 2.4 Xking on a ZTR Alpine. Slightly slimmer than a crest! It’s fine.

I had to save that image. So true it’s not funny.

What the hell is going on at One one / PX – me bro has just bought a bike – 3 weeks to be delievered and the wrong Friggin size!
£1k you expect good things! PAH!!!

I like it. I know where your coming from.

Maxxis Aspen 2.25 exception front and rear.

Although a little fun in the mud ESP the front.

Is there any trail? I mean like single track? Or all round a field?

Does no one use tyres F&R from different brands?

Was it the 2.25 X-Kings you tried?

What the grip like? What terrain are you riding on?

Racers’ dreams come true. This super light ‘Rocket’ answers almost every demand at one time: Incredible grip with extremely low weight and fully loaded with all the latest technology – 127-Evo-carcass, PaceStar Triple Compound, U-Blocks forming an open tread that has exceptional self-cleaning properties. Countdown begins!

Why would it be any different to was is in the description?
Good deal IMO!

Sorry for orginal comment – you’ll be fine. Perhaps find some shoter staires to practice on first.

You need a 150mm FS to do stairs.

Bugger they dont do a 31.6 with setback on that syncross. I’ll check out the others.

thanks for recommendations.

I got the worst cramp ive ever had after 1 hour 7 minutes. I had to stop. Now – its only 4 hours – I should of been able to go at the pace easily for 6.

To put it this way – I needed to MTFU. on a 26er.

2nd Male Solo was on a 29er Scandal (singlespeed) he didnt realise there was a cat for it, he hurt after.

schmiken – where can I get one of those cradles?

yeah, I need a 31.6…

Any good recommendations for seatpost. must be 31.6 and 400mm in length.

Funny thread – lots of middle aged people justifying why they missed the boat.

Such a shame.

I will be asking for a portion of the entry back Most definitely!. I don’t even get an email. Was told by a few mates.

Wot? If you earn under 25k your a financial burden? Dd I misunderstand?

Got a pair coming of those clear frames. Look awesome!

Just regarding the new trail edging. – how do you overtake on this course. As on the oktoberfest it was very difficult with ‘SLOW’ people not letting people through.

Really nice pics.

/freeridenick – thanks for the route suggestestion – I’ve done the walk from the aiguille du midi mid station to the le montenvers de glacé before which would be a good ride. However can I ride up to the montenvers instead of using the tram. Like I said ‘proper xc’ I want a long route.

Any other suggestions would be very welcomed.

Sorry for hyjacking the thread,

Im going in 5 weeks time, Ive been before and took my Enduro. This time im going with my 456 120mm XC bike.

What trails would be suitable for XC. Im staying on the le praz end of Cham.

– I mean proper XC im willing to climb 🙂 but decents are a must.

Yep, I would of used them yesterday but CRC were cheaper. And I have my tyres with me now.

Maxxis Aspen 2.25 for the rear. Great service… yawn.

Well I just ordered a 2.35 race tyre. To go on the rear of the bike. It’s to replace my 2.0 aspen.

Michelin Wild Race’R Advanced Tubeless Tyre Specifictions:

26X2.00 (52-559) / 127 TPI / 680g / 29-58 PSI / black
26X2.10 (52-559) / 127 TPI / 720g / 29-58 PSI / black
26X2.25 (52-622) / 127 TPI / 750g / 29-58 PSI / black

No thanks

I’ve proved that Maxxis aspens are far better than sb8s.

By far the best race of the year. Im dredding the bikefest in comparison to all that lovely singletrack.

I came 9th in my cat btw – I was trolling about what tyres for erlestoke… Mudx lol its my local.

I’m not going in to the many reason why but. It’s better to have less weight on your back 😉

Commence the onslaught…

What tyres? Would you recommend MUDx?

Yeah sorry, I didn’t use the search.

TF Tuned said hey will sort for me.

Yep sorted. Spoke to tftuned and they will send it away.

Yes it’s not the wheel.
I’m phoning TF tuned now.

Cheers didn’t know a bout 2 years warranty.

My favorite tyre at the moment. On a 26″ 2.25 up front and 2.1 rear.
All running tubless.

From a program I watched about the history and the making of Saving P Ryan. They did not use ‘those landing craft’ they used a British variant which didn’t have stupid door and were armoured to the teeth.

Also yes bullets dont travel through water and would not kill anyone. Many unfortunately drowned though 🙁

Edit – ok so a little wrong, they did have front doors but were still armed to the teeth compared to how the film depicted.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_Craft_Assault