• Not rigid, the forks are XRC 100 RL and are seriously light. You can get lighter, but budget was a consideration.

    I have done four hours plus on a hardtail, but I would not fancy your ride without front suspension... even though the bikes look cool as they are.

  • okay that's more like it. No, without front suspension, I'm not even starting in that race. I've done several 5 till 7 hr races and that's doable.

    It's already clear that this will be a longer term project (although I want to start riding it by next March so I get the right feeling on the bike).

    Have you done longer rides (on mountainous terrain) with 1x11?

    Thanks for input.

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