Hi
Im heading to chillcotins this summer, I woudl like to know if I should take my 27pounds xc bike or my 35 pounds Am bike. I have never been there but I have heard no technical trails there and lots of uphill. Is that right?
thanks
XC bike for sure. The single track descents are perfect for an XC bike. And the climbs would truly be miserable on a big bike. There is no way I would ride a 35lb bike there and I am a bit fitter then the average bear.
Last year I did it on a 4 and 4 XC bike with a Fox-Talas on front. My only complaint is at 26lbs the bike was a bit heavy for the long climbs. This year I am taking a 5 and 5 bike, but it comes in at 23.5lbs. Best of both worlds.
Ditto especially the derailleur hanger - my hubby would have had an extremely long walk if he hadn't been carrying a spare on a multi-day backcountry trip in that area.
I should add it is usually quite easy to jam a stick or something into the suspension links to help prevent movement....
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