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17-09-2009, 04:39 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by nikalas

yes, but also X3 British Cyclocross Champion.

And in front of everyone bar Jebby last year;)
17-09-2009, 05:09 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by nikalas

not when compared to road or track riding..

so it's still very important then, as aero is critical in those disciplines;)

come on...''variety of hand psoitions'' races last an hour plus a lap...it's not stage racing

why the penchant for skinsuits ?:confused:
17-09-2009, 05:09 PM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

I find I have the best control descending when on the drops... both in handling the bike and in stopping power, i.e. hand position on the brakes...

I treated myself to RED brakepads for 3 Peaks last night :D
17-09-2009, 05:11 PM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by trilathon

why the penchant for skinsuits ?:confused:

I wear a skinsuit in a cunning ploy to distract male competitors so that I stand a better chance in finishing higher up the field :cool::D
17-09-2009, 05:20 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

I wear a skinsuit in a cunning ploy to distract male competitors so that I stand a better chance in finishing higher up the field :cool::D

that's so naughty....those vets are probably already at max HR !:eek::)
17-09-2009, 05:21 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

"most cross riding is done on the hoods or bar-tops"

these two positions are very different

Having watched every World Cup CX race for the last 3 years I'd say a more accurate statement, imo, would be 'most cx racing is done on the hoods or drops'
17-09-2009, 05:28 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

having said the above...the only photos I have of myself from cx races I have my hands on the tops and am powering through mud:o

but then, I'm a rank amateur:D

and have cross top levers:)
17-09-2009, 05:50 PM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by trilathon

having said the above...the only photos I have of myself from cx races I have my hands on the tops and am powering through mud:o

but then, I'm a rank amateur:D

and have cross top levers:)

I tend to be on the tops when climbing up something steep but not very technical... rest of the time, I tend to be on the drops mostly as I find it gives me more control...

But going really steeply donwhill on the drops is somewhat scary, as if I am about to be launched over the handlebars head first...

I have no idea what other poeple do, I only just started riding a cross bike off road and just do what makes me feel most confident...
17-09-2009, 05:59 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Whichever bike I am on I am rarely on the drops - don't like the feeling, much prefer the hoods. Each to their own.
17-09-2009, 08:07 PM
nikalas

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

Whichever bike I am on I am rarely on the drops - don't like the feeling, much prefer the hoods. Each to their own.

I think that what it really boils down to and that Tri and I got a bit off topic;)

Bar-tops give you a nice option but it's all about personal preference.... with regards to skin-suits, that's just kinkiness:D

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