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28-08-2009, 05:26 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

I was wondering that... we used the trod, but coming back down the same way, I was thinking that going along the wall, using the fence as a handrail would possibly a better option???

yes, 98% of competitors seem to hoist themselves along the fence

looks like a giant catipillar going up the hill:D

i foolishly opted for a different path last year, thinking I might overtake a few and avoid the logjam....didn't realise that it puts alot more strain on the body not having a 'handrail' to assist...lesson learnt for me:D
28-08-2009, 08:26 PM
owmeknee

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Is there a preferred tyre for the race ? keep getting different advice of "experts" ..
28-08-2009, 08:29 PM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by owmeknee

Is there a preferred tyre for the race ? keep getting different advice of "experts" ..

Good question! I was wondering that and asked before, but got some confusing answers...

So, those who have done it before, what tyre did you use, what do you prefer and why? :)
28-08-2009, 08:31 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

The Schwalbe landcruiser seems to be the rubber of choice going off the 3pcx forum. Have fitted a pair to mine - good price too. 35mm.
28-08-2009, 08:33 PM
owmeknee

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Mate gave me some scwalbe land criuser 37mm to try they seem very heavy ,but he tells me dont punture as easy....
28-08-2009, 08:40 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

The Schwalbe landcruiser seems to be the rubber of choice going off the 3pcx forum. Have fitted a pair to mine - good price too. 35mm.

Cheap as chips, used em last year, no punctures, John Rawnsley used em for years and so did Jebby, the extra few grams weight will not slow you down as much as many flats;)
28-08-2009, 08:40 PM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by owmeknee

Mate gave me some scwalbe land criuser 37mm

Have a check on the rules/equipment section of 3pcx forum - I'm sure I have seen somwhere that max width allowed is 35mm...............
28-08-2009, 08:42 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

Have a check on the rules/equipment section of 3pcx forum - I'm sure I have seen somwhere that max width allowed is 35mm...............

Your correct Ady.
29-08-2009, 06:53 AM
Antisocial

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

And slow:p

very true
29-08-2009, 08:29 AM
owmeknee

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

guess ill have to buy some 35mm then ,sounds like there the way forward ..
29-08-2009, 08:34 AM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by owmeknee

guess ill have to buy some 35mm then ,sounds like there the way forward ..

Only if you put them on with 'the direction of travel' arrow facing forward;)
29-08-2009, 10:32 AM
Ady In Accy

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

http://www.hikebikeandride.com/p-sch...tyre-4677.aspx

No 700C 35mm on Ebay just now.
29-08-2009, 11:15 AM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Try Paul Milnes he may have some;)
http://www.paulmilnescycles.com/
07-09-2009, 07:15 AM
Antisocial

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Bit late on this but wiggle were selling them.
07-09-2009, 07:32 AM
owmeknee

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

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Originally Posted by Antisocial

Bit late on this but wiggle were selling them.

£ 8 .99 from bob jackson bramley got some last week ,love a bargain i do..
16-09-2009, 11:18 AM
dominion

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Question for the CX experts...

If you were building a bike up from scratch would you build it with both cross top brake levers and STI's, or just stick with the STI's ?
16-09-2009, 11:33 AM
brett

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Yes, both

but not a CX expert!
16-09-2009, 11:56 AM
nikalas

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

I'd say both.... made a massive difference for me on the Three Peaks and on more traditional cross races. Also surprisingly nice to have on the bike if you're using it as a winter trainer on the road.
16-09-2009, 06:12 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by dominion

Question for the CX experts...

If you were building a bike up from scratch would you build it with both cross top brake levers and STI's, or just stick with the STI's ?

Both, only cost me 15 quid extra to have em on, gives the paws a rest;)
16-09-2009, 09:34 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

i reckon experts wouldn't have 'em...( how can you go fast in a race sitting so upright and in a non aggressive position )

got them on mine though:D

one thing though, if you ride your cx bike alot and also your road bike...you can find yourself going for non existent brakes on the road bike....weird:(
16-09-2009, 11:35 PM
Hanneke

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

I have them and used to use them to give my hands/arms a rest on descents... Now I have discovered that descending on the drops is the way forward... so I hardly ever use them now...
17-09-2009, 07:59 AM
fishbulb

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Got 'em on mine - one reason: Pen Y Ghent.
17-09-2009, 09:21 AM
nikalas

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by trilathon

i reckon experts wouldn't have 'em...( how can you go fast in a race sitting so upright and in a non aggressive position )

got them on mine though:D

one thing though, if you ride your cx bike alot and also your road bike...you can find yourself going for non existent brakes on the road bike....weird:(

Most of the top Belgium cross riders use bar-tops.... being aero etc isn't really an issue when you're plugging through mud, snow and sand.
17-09-2009, 09:27 AM
finniganjones

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

[QUOTE=trilathon;255039]i reckon experts wouldn't have 'em...( how can you go fast in a race sitting so upright and in a non aggressive position )QUOTE]

http://www.3peakscyclocross.org.uk/p...y/ICB_0808.jpg

Is this guy an expert?? He appears to have 'em!!?:D
17-09-2009, 09:56 AM
nikalas

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

[QUOTE=finniganjones;255111]

Quote:

Originally Posted by trilathon

i reckon experts wouldn't have 'em...( how can you go fast in a race sitting so upright and in a non aggressive position )QUOTE]

http://www.3peakscyclocross.org.uk/p...y/ICB_0808.jpg

Is this guy an expert?? He appears to have 'em!!?:D

He was quite handy the last time I rode with him!
17-09-2009, 03:57 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

isn't he a mountain biker ?:D
17-09-2009, 04:00 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

ofcourse aero is important

why have drop bars and not flat mtb bars ?

why do fit mtb riders get slaughtered in cx races ?

why have deep section wheels

lycra ?

etc etc
17-09-2009, 04:02 PM
trilathon

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

many euro cx races average speeds quite a bit over 20mph !
17-09-2009, 04:21 PM
nikalas

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by trilathon

isn't he a mountain biker ?:D

yes, but also X3 British Cyclocross Champion.
17-09-2009, 04:32 PM
nikalas

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

Originally Posted by trilathon

ofcourse aero is important

why have drop bars and not flat mtb bars ?

why do fit mtb riders get slaughtered in cx races ?

why have deep section wheels

lycra ?

etc etc

not when compared to road or track riding. Drops are there to give a variety of hand positions and to give the option of getting low for any road sections or some like to descend on them. However, most cross riding is done on the hoods or bar-tops. MTB riders tend to get slaughtered because they lack the pure road speed, the courses aren't technical enough for their skills to shine through and they lack the mount/dismount skills. Deep section wheels are stronger with less spokes and so catch less crud. They also track better through deep mud and sand as it doesn't get over the rim and force the spokes to break through it.
17-09-2009, 04:39 PM
stevefoster

Re: 3 Peaks CX entry list on l

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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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