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If you read my other post, I'm trying to decide between a 4" (Flux) or a 5" (Moto-lite) bike. I'm just getting in to endurance racing. Here's what's a bit confusing. For short XC races, a shorter travel bike is usually best. For longer races, more travel (up to 4") is usually best.
But what about endurance racing. It seems that since these are so long that even longer travel bikes would be better. But nowadays 5" bikes (like a 5-spot or Moto-lite) are usually labeled trail bikes, while 4" bikes (like Flux or Racer-X) are labeled "Epic" or "long distance" bikes. I'm assuming that this is because efficiency is key in long rides, especially in mountainous areas. Anyone have insight?
But what about endurance racing. It seems that since these are so long that even longer travel bikes would be better. But nowadays 5" bikes (like a 5-spot or Moto-lite) are usually labeled trail bikes, while 4" bikes (like Flux or Racer-X) are labeled "Epic" or "long distance" bikes. I'm assuming that this is because efficiency is key in long rides, especially in mountainous areas. Anyone have insight?