Convict 100
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Hey Oddjob, I am doing the Convict this year, it will be my second time. The course is mainly fire trail. The 44 runs across some dirt roads, then hits the fire trail. There is a mega climb, then it runs along the top of the ridge line. It descends quickly, then onto a short road section, across some paddocks and then onto dirt road home. Its a good ride, there is nothing overly technical that should worry you. Have fun.
Oddjob
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Thanks. That's what I was hoping for. I'm running the monstercross so didn't want to be caught out by heaps of techy singletrail.
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steve jobs' pancreas
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nicely done !!
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This event intrigues me. Anyone done the 100km in recent years and can comment on the ideal type of bike to take? If you could choose between a 120r/140f dually or a steel hardtail which would you pick? Leaning towards hardtail myself purely for the fireroad sections and double water bottles.
This event intrigues me. Anyone done the 100km in recent years and can comment on the ideal type of bike to take? If you could choose between a 120r/140f dually or a steel hardtail which would you pick? Leaning towards hardtail myself purely for the fireroad sections and double water bottles.
Oddjob
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I did the 100 a long time ago and the 50 more recently. The hardtail will be quicker but the dually will be more fun, especially on the descents.
I did the 50 on my monstercross with a 100mm fork and drop bars and took over a lot of people on the 10kms of fire road into the finish.
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did it a few years ago, i believe they reversed the 100km course since then, but recall on the descent off the ridge where its a lot of bedrock and melon sized rocks another rider shouting , why the F@# did i bring the hardtail. The bit on the webs creek side is either road or nice and smooth firetrail. the wisemans ferry side pf the creek is a lot of small stair sort of bumpy
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Mr Crudley
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I did it a few times BITD. On a HT and short travel dually which was much better as you would expect. It is a fun race but I haven't done it in the reverse direction.
There is a sketchy descent back to Wisemans Ferry called Finches Line which isn’t all that ridable, but you have to give it a crack. I don't think that part is in the race, but it is worthy for a weekend blat.
There is a sketchy descent back to Wisemans Ferry called Finches Line which isn’t all that ridable, but you have to give it a crack. I don't think that part is in the race, but it is worthy for a weekend blat.
silentbutdeadly
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Convicts. Always fucked from behind. Don't bring the hardtail. Equally, know when to steer. And never trust kayaks. But have a good time...
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Course has changed, kayak bridge is out, no creek crossing at the start, I believe the chunky bits are gone and it’s all fire trail.
Hardtail would be my choice if I had one, maybe even gravel bike
Hardtail would be my choice if I had one, maybe even gravel bike