Rigid Racin'
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Rigid Racin'
Hello! Has anyone here competed in XC with a fully rigid bike? I'm looking for tips, experiences, remembrances. I have a Surly Ogre that I want to race, but I'm nervous about my chances of finishing even mid-pack. I know just from putzing around on the local trails that I can climb faster than most but I just get annihilated on the downhills. Anyway, any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
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oops. ancient post. I'll check dates next time :)
I race STXC rigid but lots do.
Last rigid XC race was in 1994. Passed everyone going up the hill got passed by everyone going down the hill. Multiply by 8 laps.
That race had a long fall line downhill on it though, worst possible course for rigid.
Last rigid XC race was in 1994. Passed everyone going up the hill got passed by everyone going down the hill. Multiply by 8 laps.
That race had a long fall line downhill on it though, worst possible course for rigid.
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