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Thinking about this race on my 29r SS, any gearing suggestions? Thank you.
Anyone Single Speed 12hrs Temecula course?
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it's a fast course with only a couple short, steep climbs; 32:18 would probably be fine. You may have to walk up the 30ft "Marlin" climb but you won't spin out on the rest of the fast stuff. Pre-ride if you can.
I would think even a smaller gear. I rode a 1x9 and lost my low end after a crash but I still had a 28 or so and after a few laps I was cooked on the damn climb. After 5 laps and 50 miles and 6000 feet of climbing the damn climb is a little bit of a b*tch.
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Hey, thanks for the info guys. I won't be able to pre-ride so I'll bring a selection of gears. I could start w/32x18 and change out to a 19 or 20 if needed later. I'll be on a 09 Gary Fisher Rig so be kind when you pass me!!
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I hear ya man. I did a 24hr race in Nov, SS, and that 18t was starting to suck on the climbs. Changed to 20t, cost me on the flats but saved me on the climbs. My average splits didn't change much at all in the end by going to the 20. Thanks.:thumbsup:aulmen said:
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No Dam climb on the January course! The "main" climb is just a short switchback and a bit of fire road, five minutes maximum. The rest of the climbing is much more spread out and the course is generally much faster than in November.
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This sounds like 32x18 to start and maybe for the whole race. Thanks for the thoughts guys, this helps me plan my first Solo SS 12 hr. Looking forward to the day.sdcadbiker said:
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Not really; the Vail sand drains pretty fast, a little rain the week before a race tends to make the dirt tacky and fast. Conditions were similar last year and the dirt was outstanding! It will not rain on race day.
Even if the sandy soil drains better than most, I have a feeling that the course will be muddy given the huge amount of rain we are getting. I rode in the January race last year. The dirt was perfect but the amount of rain that fell the day before the race was nothing compared to the rain that is coming down this week.
This year I am riding my SS 29er. I just ordered a pair of Michelin XC AT tires for the conditions. Last year I completed 10 laps which was good enough for 3rd place in the beginner class. It will be interesting to see how well I can do this year on my SS. With the wet conditions and AT tires I am going with a 34x20. Sportsdoc1, I hope to see you on the trail.
This year I am riding my SS 29er. I just ordered a pair of Michelin XC AT tires for the conditions. Last year I completed 10 laps which was good enough for 3rd place in the beginner class. It will be interesting to see how well I can do this year on my SS. With the wet conditions and AT tires I am going with a 34x20. Sportsdoc1, I hope to see you on the trail.
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10 laps as a beginner is, uh um, sandbagging, best to move up.:nono:unclesam said:
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Kind of been on the fence this week regarding 12 hrs Temecula due to the rain, but now it looks like Saturday may be fairly good weather. That along with what has been posted here about the course, looks like it's a go!
Thank for all the feedback.
Thank for all the feedback.
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Yeah, we might get lucky! I talked to JR the other day, he's going to be there all week working on course maintenance so at least we don't have to worry too much about soil erosion with the rain that's yet to come. I forgot to ask him about the June race location, dammit...
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thats what i was sayin!!!rydbyk said:3rd place with 10 laps....as a beginner?? I guess "beginner" is a bit misleading..
My Michelin XC AT tires came in today so I should be ready for a wet course. In response to the prior posts referring to me as a sandbagger for doing 10 laps in the beginner class, it was my first podium in a 12 hour race. The previous time I did the race solo, I only did six laps and I found myself in the ER the next day to have my appendix removed. I am now racing in the men's SS class which is "open". I hope we have a fun day of racing.
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