12-hr races.--bike selection ?

Heidi · Jul 22, 2004

If it's all you've got, fine, but given the choice...I would not ride a bullit for 12 or 24 hours. Over that time, the extra pounds will hurt.

cali4niabiker · Jul 22, 2004

bigkonarider said:
What are riders using for 12-hr & 24 hr events bikewise ?
I would imagine a Full-susp. rig ..?
A hardtail has got to be rough for sure..But i know Singlespeeders probably do it! I have done SS -so i know it's pretty rough on the bod ..

Thinking about building a Santa Cruz BULLET w/ pretty light parts for 12-hr races
.....It's like an 8pound frameset.... Or just buy a 5.5 pound XC FS frameset...
Is 2.5 pounds all that much of a difference ?

I have a souped up '03 Giant NRS that I use for 12 hour races. You could pick up a new NRS frame for ~$400 on ebay, which is considerably cheaper than a new SC Bullet and CLIMBS a million times better than a SC Bullet. It has a custom pivot (ADG components, boosts travel to 4.5") along with an uber adjustable FOX 125 RLC and Stratos Helix Pro rear shock and it weighs in at 29 lbs. I could easily drop the weight by 3 +/-1) lbs with a SID WC and an air shock, but the ride isn't as smooth IMO. You will want a bike that is very comfortable for the long haul. Hardtails are rough and will tire you out faster, but you could get away with it if the trails are smooth and hardpacked. Hardtails are a killer at 12 hr race @ Big Bear Lake where the trails are very rocky and has alot of loose dirt.

The Toninator · Jul 22, 2004

i've race a steel hardtail in 12, 24 and marathon style races and liked it but it did beat the heck out of me. some people can stand it some can. i've switched to a FS and can feel the weight difference but i'm pretty stuck on fs now.
so use a light FS as the primary then the hardtail as the backup

Ridemonkey · Jul 22, 2004

Bullit would be a very bad choice. Keep in mind you are pedaling a long time too. A good XC oriented FS bike would do well. Santa Cruz Blur or Specialized Enduros would be good choices.

MMcG · Jul 25, 2004

FS rigs dominated at the 24 hours of adrenaline at Dalton, but there were quite a few steel hardtails (surprisingly quite a few single speeds too) and a fair share of 29" wheeled hardtails as well.

IMO - lighter is better for a 12 or 24 hour race. One of our team members raced a Bullit however! But if given the choice I think he would have chosen something lighter.

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