Manitou R7 MRD '08

[dru_b]

We should start a "Novice fat dudes asking questions about how to build a bike from lean & mean bikers" section. It could keep us busy all Winter long.

i agree.......... we "husky" guys need all the help we can get.

[Gunchie]

Yeah, after really thinking about it I just don't think my riding style (nor weight) is meant for such a light fork and wheelset. I swear I'm going to loss my mind figuring out what I'm going to race next year. The Trance X just isn't going to cut it for sport class.

[Rage]

Well, no sense living at the extremes... the Trance may be a little squishy and heavy for XC racing, but you don't need to go as lightweight as you can. A good hardtail, a decent wheelset, and medium fork (think Reba or Minute-ish), and you'll be good to go.

Rg.

[SPLASH]

There's no need to fret about being a little "husky" When the "END" comes, the skinny ones always get eaten first.