You ended with -maybe- the most important issue: make sure your fitness is at least at the same level that your bike. Or, other version, the most important part of your bike are your legs. Great video!
@benoitroberge
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Wealth of information and you really explain things well. Thank you!
@ARonAR
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Benoit :) I'll keep trying
@debs229
3 жыл бұрын
My husband and I have been racing with our 30 yr. old mountain bikes, completed 4 races. Recently thinking, it may be time to upgrade😀🚴♀️🚴♂️; loving all your useful videos!!
@GamesGunsAndGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video series! Best comprehensive guide I've found
@ARonAR
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Ian. I've been pretty quiet the last month or so, but will be back churning out new content shortly. LOTS more to cover ;)
@FredChagnon
4 жыл бұрын
Love these videos. Also good to know my relatively stock Trek Marlin 6 ($800) is a great fit. Have been using it for 8 hr races for a few years. Planning to convert it to 1x this winter. Also (and not mentioned here) want to build a towing mod to attach to my seat post.
@ARonAR
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. My old bike was called the Millennium Falcon by my teammates because while it didn't look like much, I went faster downhill than their dual sussers ;) Also, I'll be putting together a video on creating a bike tow :)
@FredChagnon
4 жыл бұрын
@@ARonAR yeah but could it do the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs?
@ARonAR
4 жыл бұрын
With a bigger chain ring, just maybe..... 😁
@Waylandconsulting
4 жыл бұрын
Really good advice - like it a lot !
@brianhough5279
3 жыл бұрын
I do appreciate the very practical nature of your videos. Its great for someone like me looking to try out adventure racing, and trying to avoid breaking the bank in the process. For the bike, there are obviously A LOT of variables and choices. I've been looking at something like an XC Mountain Bike, which would be hardtail and lighter, as opposed to full suspension. Something like Specialized Epic HT Carbon, or Scott 940 Carbon. Is that the direction you'd recommend? I just dont want to drop several thousand dollars and then find out I went the wrong way :) Thanks for your help.
@ARonAR
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know those specific models, but it comes down to a few things: - what trails do you like to ride most? IF it's AR then it's cross country then a light XC bike is the way to go. If it's regular trail riding, probably get a dual susser trail bike, and use it for AR when it comes around - How many bikes can you afford? Most people only have one, so they need versatility. In a ideal world, I'd have my XC hardtail carbon for AR, a superlight carbon dual susser for AR, a bigger dual susser trail bike, and an enduro bike for when I want to smash it. One can dream....... ;) - Lots of people were freaking out about a Scott Supercalibre the other day on FB. I didn't know the model. Looks nice, if one has the money. :)
@brianhough5279
3 жыл бұрын
@@ARonAR I hear what you're saying. If i had $20,000 to spend on bikes (and somewhere to store them all), that'd be ideal. I was looking to spend $3,000 or less for now, which would either get me an entry level (heavier) dual suspension, or a light carbon hard tail with a little better components. That's what i'm trying to balance out.
@christophergraupner3583
3 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos! I am new to adventure racing and I am looking for a bike to use for the rest of my life, even maybe in an Eco Challenge if I get fit enough. Would you say a Trek Procaliber 9.5 would be a good bike for this? It is a hardtail just under 12kg, has a small damper on the rear, overall seems great based on what you have said in the video but I am just concerned about its ability to travel long distance in an Adventure racing environment. Also is there any reason you would not buy it (maybe a better option that is cheaper, etc)?
@ARonAR
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of people rate the Procaliber, and also the Supercaliber (dual susser). I haven't ridden either, but knowing who recommends them, I'd say they are a solid purchase. The Procaliber damper is pretty cool - not seen that before. I guess I should read some reviews to see how effective it is. As you probably know, some bike shops will let you test ride, and some even let you return the bike up to 365 days after purchase (!) I don't see why the Procaliber wouldn't work for expedition racing. Distance should be no issue. How tough is your butt? ;) Some people need the dual susser comfort, but in that case I hope they have deep pockets to get a superlight one. Essentially, XC bikes are best for AR because that's 99% of what you'll be doing. I'm not too clued up otherwise on what the latest best buys are because I'm happy with my hardtail, so don't really have an alternative to recommend.
@christophergraupner3583
3 жыл бұрын
@@ARonAR Thank you for your advice. I did not know that about bikes being able to be returned after that long. Will definitely look into it. Ya the Supercaliber is amazing but hugely expensive 😉 Hahahaha not tough at all 😅 Out of interest, what bike do you ride in your adventure races? I cant remember if I heard you mention it at some point.
@ARonAR
3 жыл бұрын
@@christophergraupner3583 I have a CUBE Reaction GTC SLT - hardtail, carbon, about 11kg, with the funny upside-down forks. Here's a pic of it: ibb.co/vkYr4SN :)
@christophergraupner3583
3 жыл бұрын
@@ARonAR Very nice Bike! Good reference to work with :)
@christophergraupner3583
3 жыл бұрын
@@ARonAR I just looked online, Your bike is actually amazing! Looks like a better buy than the Trek Procaliber 9.5 in my opinion.
@r.a.wskillsadventuresandbu5571
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have some good hints and tips for transitions?
@ARonAR
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, and I have a video planned about that :)
@r.a.wskillsadventuresandbu5571
3 жыл бұрын
@@ARonAR fantastic
@julianjenkyns2245
2 жыл бұрын
What do you think about using a gravel bike?
@ARonAR
2 жыл бұрын
A great idea IF the terrain allows it, and the race director allows it. Most races insist on MTB to make it a level playing field, and terrain varies massively between races. You may get lucky 🙂👍
@stavrospiedragon4077
3 жыл бұрын
Hi any advice on MTB pedals/shoes? I take it clips aren’t very useful as you need to dismount a lot and you are changing disciplines all the time? Great videos 👍
@ARonAR
3 жыл бұрын
Quite the contrary: clips are very popular, especially for expedition-length races, where you need to maximise efficiency and could be cycling even for days at a single time. It can be affected by the specific race conditions, though, and in something like Eco Fiji, I don't believe clips would have been that advantageous; possibly even a hindrance due to the mud. I usually use clips, but might forgo them for certain stages or certain events in entirety. I have been considering this exact issue for the upcoming Raid in France. Having cycled around Mont Blanc before, I might want flats. :)
@stavrospiedragon4077
3 жыл бұрын
@@ARonAR Thanks, good advice. We are going for our first race next year, so still gathering information, and your videos are a great help. So you would actually take flat pedals and clip pedals and change at the transitions?
@ARonAR
3 жыл бұрын
@@stavrospiedragon4077 There aren't many races I'd ever consider taking both types of pedals. Very few people would, but for Mont Blanc, if the weather turns nasty on those trails, I def want to have some flats in my bike box just in case. I was literally discussing that with the team last night 😁 It will be an 'insurance policy'.
@aimeefulwell34
3 жыл бұрын
What're your thoughts on using a cross bike instead of a mtn bike?
@ARonAR
3 жыл бұрын
You *might* be able to use it on short/sprint races. It also depends on the race rules - some RDs insist you use an MTB. A bigger deal is the lack of front suspension, which will definitely tire you out on a long race. Go find some singletrack, especially rocky stuff, and find out how comfortable you are downhill with the dropbars. While a crossbike will enable you to go faster than an MTB on fireroads, what about the rest of the team? No point in being speedy if you can only go as fast as the team. Long term/long races I'd say an MTB is unavoidable.
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