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Righto'
A quick update really.
I've started riding the CX bike a lot more now, and adding in some specific exercises to help me during the event. 10 sets of Borough hill at the moment... some yomping, some running steadily. I'm having good sensations with the bike and legs at the moment, and am aiming to build for the next 3 weeks with a good block of training.
Bike-wise I have changed a few things.
#1 moved back to anatomical bars. I love traditional bars for every other ride and race, but the amount of power and duration of braking during the #3peaks meant I have reverted back to anatomical bars. More contact area with the hand during braking will make it much more comfortable.
#2 Nokon cables. Just fed up with shite shifting, so I have gone back to Nokon. Yes, they're noisy, but they are so good.
#3 Tyres. Been toying with tubeless Schwalbe Rapid Robs with some success. I've been using my own mixture of sealant which will help with pinch flats or tyre cuts. Pretty certain I will plump for a Kenda tyre for the race, such as the Flintridge.
# Chainrings. Ordered new chainrings and chain for the event, which will be a 34/46 double at the front. I like to run a double as I can keep the chain tighter on the downhills, yet still have a small enough gearing for the climbs. At the rear i'll be running an 11 speed 11/26. I remove the 11t cog to give me a 10 speed block... it means I can use my older Stans ZTR 29er wheelset which is light and strong. It has wide rims, so it pulls the tyres to a wider profile for more comfort and a super tight bead for my own peace of mind.
A quick update really.
I've started riding the CX bike a lot more now, and adding in some specific exercises to help me during the event. 10 sets of Borough hill at the moment... some yomping, some running steadily. I'm having good sensations with the bike and legs at the moment, and am aiming to build for the next 3 weeks with a good block of training.
Bike-wise I have changed a few things.
#1 moved back to anatomical bars. I love traditional bars for every other ride and race, but the amount of power and duration of braking during the #3peaks meant I have reverted back to anatomical bars. More contact area with the hand during braking will make it much more comfortable.
#2 Nokon cables. Just fed up with shite shifting, so I have gone back to Nokon. Yes, they're noisy, but they are so good.
#3 Tyres. Been toying with tubeless Schwalbe Rapid Robs with some success. I've been using my own mixture of sealant which will help with pinch flats or tyre cuts. Pretty certain I will plump for a Kenda tyre for the race, such as the Flintridge.
# Chainrings. Ordered new chainrings and chain for the event, which will be a 34/46 double at the front. I like to run a double as I can keep the chain tighter on the downhills, yet still have a small enough gearing for the climbs. At the rear i'll be running an 11 speed 11/26. I remove the 11t cog to give me a 10 speed block... it means I can use my older Stans ZTR 29er wheelset which is light and strong. It has wide rims, so it pulls the tyres to a wider profile for more comfort and a super tight bead for my own peace of mind.
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