Sportive on touring bike?

Murrayben
Murrayben Posts: 2
edited January 2011 in Sportives/audaxes/training rides
Hi,

I fancy attempting the Jurassic Beast sportive in May on a Dawes Sardar touring bike. Can anyone comment on whether they think that is practical? It will certainly have enough gears for the hills! It is a 2004 model with steel frame, drop bars and a mixed Tiagra groupset. I would propose stripping the racks and guards off.

It currently has 26 x 1.75" Schwalbe marathons which are quite heavy. Any suggestions whether a 26 x 1.5" lighter weight tyre will make much difference?

thanks...

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  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Can't see any reason why not, seen allsorts riding in Sportives, from old steel framed vintage bikes, up to full carbon superbikes, there is no "dress code"

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