Mountain Biking - Does anyone race in cyclocross...with their mountain bikes?

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nikos
10-21-03, 02:01 PM
I went to a cyclocross race last weekend, and there are lots in my neck of the woods. Anyways, there were a bunch of racers using mountain bikes, and did really well. It looks like a lot of fun, and fast. Im thinking about going out this weekend and giving it a try in the beginer class. Any feedback, and should I get the skinny 1.5/1.3 tires, I do have mythos 1.9 right now, maybe that will work.

SirSpinsalot
10-21-03, 02:18 PM
I would go 1.5's for the lower resistance. I have thought of doing a couple of cross races myself on the mountain bike. I think you cannot have bar ends but as far as I know that is the only restriction.
mtbkanata
10-30-03, 12:02 PM
You might want to check the restrictions on tires too.. I know loads that race with their Mountain Bike, but some rules stat you have to have a 1.8" tire or less. Just check with the organization first... Bar-ends are a no-no, but most organizers really don't care... as long as you show up and ride and no one complains, you're golden.