Off road triathlon, what to look for in mtb?

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2013-01-26 6:47 PM


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Subject: Off road triathlon, what to look for in mtb?


Hi every body, in 3 months time I will be competing in my first tri and it is an off road sprint, and I am planning to keep it that way, not a big fan of road cycling...

I love mtb but is time that I change mine, a 2 years old specialized hardrock, and would like to upgrade, what shall I look for in a mtb for triathlon?

Thanks for your advice.

2013-01-27 7:12 PM
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Nothing wrong with a 2 year old hardrock.  Maybe try your first on that and decide what you're looking for in an upgrade.  More or less suspension?  Better components?  Better brakes?  Different wheel size?
2013-01-28 9:29 AM
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You think? I don't even have a lock on the fork which makes it difficult to go up hill... So you reckon do a couple of them and then decide?
2013-01-28 10:19 AM
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If you want a new one definitely demo a bunch. That's how I chose mine. I think most of the people I saw at the Xterra we went to were on 29ers.
2013-01-29 2:51 PM
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I never lock the fork off road. I only do it when I go uphill on pavement off the saddle. 
2013-01-29 3:15 PM
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Specialized epic 29er. You will love the suspension this thing is made for that! John.

2013-01-29 3:25 PM
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Subject: RE: Off road triathlon, what to look for in mtb?

Most these days are going with a hardtail 29er, it seems.  Personally I'm still rocking a 2000 Specialized Stumpjumper fsr xc. Sealed  It's old, but lightish (full 9spd XTR, ~26 pounds which is decent for full suspension) and I like it.  Anyway, it's the not the bike, it's the engine...

FWIW, I never lock either front or rear.  In fact, the rear lock was removed by PUSH when they re-valved the shock with propedal.

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