[driver bob]

Last year I did 2 local races, both times in sport vet category.

Both races I came second and both races I was also the only singlespeed racer (also the only rigid racer too but that's by-the-by).

With the new race season coming up soon I'm wondering if I should move up to expert vet class.

Does the trade off of 1 gear and no suspension compensate for staying in the sport class or am I sandbagging?

If I had won the races last year then I would say for sure I'm sandbagging but I didn't (I was the first loser).

The races are short (no more than 9km laps) and experts race 4 laps, so there is a "sprint" element to them where I do lose out a little not being able to change gear.

Opinions??

 

[dwt]

You're obviously ready to upgrade voluntarily to Expert after finishing 2nd in Sport twice on a rigid SS.

It "should" be mandatory.

If you have a choice, it's: Big Fish in Little Pond (wimpy) or Go For It (manly)

Not to mention give those of us who are slower on our dualies a shot, eh?

 

[cbratt]

As a self-proclaimed expert in the fine art of sandbagging, you sir, are sandbagging!

SS or not you should move up and give it a shot. If you find you are out of your league jump back down.

I assume you are only racing for fun, right? So you place a little lower in expert than in sport. Chances are the better riders in expert are going to push you that much harder and make you faster in the process!

 

[Zoke2]

+1 for faster guys moving up out of my category

 

[driver bob]

Damnit... I knew these would be the answers I would get.

I guess it's time to play with the experts

I assume you are only racing for fun, right? !

I ride for fun but racing is racing !!

 

[IBBW]

bagg'in

If you think you are sandbagging.......................you are.:thumbsup:

 

[sean salach]

Go expert. you'll be getting more for your money anyway. Expert generally does at least another lap, so it's a better deal.

 

[SSspider]

Yep ....you are officially sandbagging

 

[scyule]

MOVE UP....sandbagging or not, you should see yourself IMPROOVE riding against a faster group,

 

[Burnt-Orange]

wish I could sandbag
we will see how bad I get mopped up in the single speed class