Jar_head's WCB-M-062

[bxcc]

The plane does look great! Most completed kit planes I have seen don't look nearly that nice! This is what I get to look at every day. The second picture is what $20,000 USD looks like in helicopter parts. Now back to your regularly scheduled program...

[Jar_head]

What wheelset did you order?. Is that weight with pedals. Ok impressive.

The Wheelset is custom made from Haico Wheels.
Rim: Ryde Trace XC 21
Hub: Acros Nineteen XC 28 h
Spokes: Sapim CX Ray
Nipples: DT Swiss ProLock

Yes, the weight is with pedals, bottle cages, Garmin mount.


Thanks!!

[Jar_head]

Some update:

Got a new fork. It's a Rock Shox SID Brain World Cup 90 mm. Originally the lowers were for quick release. I made an hybrid-fork out of my 15 mm thru axle Reba (also 90 mm travel) and the SID. Works great so far. A few grams will drop on the fork since I will get the Rebound and Compression dials made of carbon
As expander for the Ahead-Cap I use the tune GumGum. Low wheight and still full function.
Almost forgot that I changed the pedals too. Now I use the Crankbrothers Eggbeater 11. I used them some time ago and was pretty content with them. So here they are again

New wheigt as seen on the picture: 7,905 kg

[Rick64]

Nice weight and build Jar_Head

[Jar_head]

Thank you!

[carbonazza]

Nice ! You beat me for about 100g

How are the Magura brakes?
Are they more an ON/OFF type like Shimano, or they provide a wide modulation like Hope's, or in between ?

And where did you find the little tool-bag you have under the seat?

[Rick64]

Check out TOPEAK Carbonazza, for under saddle bags..........

[Jar_head]

The brakes are more in between. But they work for me as they are.

I have two toolbags. One is by Vaude and the other is a tube bag by Schwalbe.

[Jar_head]

As promised, I got the rebound and compression dials out of carbon. Built by Christoph Hopp.
About half of the weight saved  and looks much cleaner I think.

Next things to be done: Get the XTR brakes, I-spec XTR shifter for a cleaner cockpit. Let's see what I can do on that parts to save some grams... 







Spring is back, finally a bit warmer again!





And that's the new road bike @7,8 kg.. going to change some parts here, too. The hardtail is almost as light as the roadbike 

[Jar_head]

One week ago I competed in this season's first race and finished 33/281 overall and 8/24 in my age group on 55 km/1390 meters of climbing in 2:19 hours. Not that bad for almost no training this year so far..
The bike performed great, I chose a 34 teeth chainring instead of the 36 teeth because of the alpine terrain. And I tested new tires from Michelin, the Wild Race'r Ultimate in 29 x 2.0 both @ 470 grams. The tire is similar to the Continental Race King, but provides much more grip even if it is so narrow.
The next race will be on the 17th of june. 60 km and 1650 meters of climbing, with lots of trails, so I will miss a full suspension bike there   

[carbonazza]

Nice picture. You look so real !!

Thanks for the information about Michelin's tires, they look interesting.
I recognize the bottles!

You don't have the SRAM Eagle drivetrain right?
You could add at least two teeth more on your ring, and go faster on the flats/descents.

What advice would you give to someone( an old 49y chap I know too well ) who would like to start racing?
I don't even now where to go or start...

[Jar_head]

Thanks 

No, I don't have the Eagle.. I thought about buying it, but the 11 speed XTR rear derailleur is much lighter than the XX1 or the Eagle rear derailleur and the performance of shifting is more precise as I experienced.
The 10 - 42 teeth X01 cassette works for me as well. In downhills I am often too scared to go faster on loose or slippy gravel, so it doesn't really matter anyway. In climbs it is also easier to make up time, so I focus more on good climbing performance.
Maybe for a future full suspension bike, I will go for the Eagle Still not found the perfect frame/brand.

Depends on where you live, I would say.. For Germany and the neighbour countries there is this great website: http://www.jedermanntermine.de/

For the first races it might be good to start in the back rows, because in the front there is always so much rush due to adrenaline and testosterone And of course there are races without clocking, so you kind of have the feeling of a race, but the riders a bit more calm.
Prepare the bike, spares and your gear the evening before the race. Have a good breakfast.. don't try new energy gels or bars during the race... Drink enough, but not too much, depending on the temperature. There is nothing more stupid than having to stop, because you have drunk too much and have to pee 
Know your comfort zone, in that you can ride long and don't overpace in the beginning.
Everything depens a little bit on the distance you want to ride..

[Jar_head]

Talking about beginners mistakes.. last race went not that well.

The week before the race I was not able to ride at least once. So I felt pretty uncomfortable in the downhills, especially in fast descends. During the race I got more confident and I kept the pace of the group. Soon they fell behind in the climbs and I was alone for about half an hour until I got the next small group of riders. The race was 84 km and 2120 meters of climb in two rounds.

After the first round in 1 hour and 51 minutes I recognised my mistake. I overpaced with an average heart rate of about 170 bpm.
The result of that catched my after about 60 km.. I felt quite bad and had this flickering vision due to a lack of carbohydrates. So I was forced to stop and rest for 1 or 2 minutes taking a gel. Since it was a fairly chilly morning I had to pee anyway, so it wasn't that bad 
The last 20 km were better then, but the second round was 10 minutes slower than the first one.

Result: 33 of 72 riders overall, and 15. in my group of age. Riding time: 4:01 h, average speed 20.90 km/h



Speed:



And the heartrate:

[carbonazza]

I felt quite bad and had this flickering vision due to a lack of carbohydrates.

Although it is probably too late when it happens.
It is good to know this is a signal. Thanks.

[Rick64]

https://highfive.co.uk/high5-faster-and-further/mtb-nutrition-guides/cross-country-2-to-5-hour-event/