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  1. 05-05-2004, 03:02 PM #1
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    Super D

    Anyone here ever raced a Super D?

    Since I'm sworn off DH racing by the fiance and my current bike situation, I'm thinking a Super D might fit the bill perfectly.

    There are a few around Utah this summer, and I kinda missed racing last summer, so I'm thinking about trying one out.

    Does my bike setup sound good for it? Foes FXR, ~34 lbs., 6" travel, 3 chainrings.

    Hopefully not a scary enough course that I could justify it to the girl...
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    What is a Super D?
    A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.
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  3. 05-05-2004, 03:12 PM #3
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    Originally posted by InspectorGadget
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    What is a Super D?
    JONG! (I didn't wanna be the first to ask).

    I'm guessing sorta like Super G is to ski racing?
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    Hehe, oops.

    A Super D is more or less an enduro downhill race. Roughly 80% DH, 20% climbing, but usually the climbs are enough to prohibit using a full DH bike. Finish times are 20-40 minutes in general.
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    I raced one at BrianHead a few hours before a DH race, I won't do that again. You would do really well, just be ready to pedal. The one at Deer Valley is basically the tour d'suds up top. Make sure you have a big ring (I only had two rings and paid for it). I think your bike would be great. Think about the one at BrianHead, then you can do the shuttle rides with us, they ROCK! I heard some of the NORBA races will include a Super D as well. I'm hoping to do both Colorado races and Mammoth.
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  6. 05-06-2004, 07:42 AM #6
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    The ones I've seen are probably less technical than a lot of the regular riding you do, so I can't imagine it being an issue. I think your bike is probably perfect for it.

    Here's the Utah race schedule. (Not many details up yet, but at least you can get the dates)

    http://go-ride.com/race_series.html
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    Nice guys, thanks for the feedback! I think I remember Mr. AG talking about the pre-DH Super D last year, hehe. That HAD to work you over!

    I think that is an excellent excuse to finally do some rides at Brian Head...can't wait

    Do you guys have any experience with that Heim 3-Guide system? Figure something like that would be key on a Super D.

    And what kind of seat height did you run at DV? mid-level or just leave it high for the climbs and deal with the seat on the DH? Silly I know but I HATE climbing w/ my seat low, and I HATE having a seat too high on the DH.
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    I would imagine just a little lower than your normal climbing height to find a good compromise, but I'd think it would vary course to course.
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