Absoulutley incredible ride this one
My time was pretty slow (7:51) but very happy that we even finished it in those conditions, just an absoloute joke!
Damage reoprt to my poor norco.
- chain stuffed
- cassette stuffed
- middle chainring stuffed (had to use the middle for the whole race as the derailier wouldnt shift to anything else)
- Both jockey wheels on my rear derailier stuffed.
- Fork & shock service.
- New BB bearings
- Headset bearings were full of mud, might be Ok though
- Brake pads stuffed (had brand new ones on for the race, now all thats left is a little bit of backing plate and half of the retaining spring) Tip for the players: dont use organic pads in the wet, go the sintered.
- Brake rotors stuffed
- All rear suspension pivot bearings stuffed
And a complete strip and rebuild
Gee the misses is going to be happy with that list.
But its was worth it to cross the line and finish was a good feeling after nearly 8hrs on the bike.
Having done this ride I take my hat off to anyone that actually rode any part of this race, weather they finished it or not, massive effort................ well done all