Can I ride my full suspension MTB in a Cross race?
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Can I ride my full suspension MTB in a Cross race?
Hi,
I was wondering what the rules are for cross races. Can I ride a mountain bike in a race?
Will I be disadvantaged? Laughed at? The latter doesn't really matter but so much but it matters a little.
Thanks.
Sean
I was wondering what the rules are for cross races. Can I ride a mountain bike in a race?
Will I be disadvantaged? Laughed at? The latter doesn't really matter but so much but it matters a little.
Thanks.
Sean
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Really Racer?
I'm sure you can race cross in the UK with Barends...interesting
As to full suspension bikes...I've seen several being raced....the only disadvantage I can see is their weight, but go on, give it a go
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Rich
I'm sure you can race cross in the UK with Barends...interesting
As to full suspension bikes...I've seen several being raced....the only disadvantage I can see is their weight, but go on, give it a go
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Well you can have barends but they have to be turned around, they can't be sticking forward. But if you have them, I think they will just make you take them off.
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A MTB would be an advantage on some courses, Snow, Mud, etc.
The "Cross Bikes" have the advantage on the flats (Bigger Gears)
The "Cross Bikes" have the advantage on the flats (Bigger Gears)
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Let us know how you get on mate...it's a great place to start, and every race I've been to...people have been up for a laugh.
Cheers
Rich
Cheers
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