FS or HT (same weight) for Dalby world cup course

jon1993
jon1993 Posts: 596
edited March 2014 in XC and Enduro
I have a Scott scale 30 frame with rp23 and a Boardman pro frame (26") all the other parts are the same so they both weigh exactly the same built up. Which would you use in a race on the world cup route?
Scott Spark 30 carbon custom build
Giant Faith 2 DH bike
Boardman pro 2011
Boardman team carbon 2010
Carrera kracken 2009
Specialized fsr pro 2009
Haro custom build
Cannondale custom build

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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Assume you mean a Spark 30, if it's got an RP23? 29er, or 26"?

    Either way frankly I'd use the Spark.
  • jon1993
    jon1993 Posts: 596
    Sorry yes its a spark 30 carbon it had a DT Swiss nudes in it and changed it to an RP23 both 26" as I have used all the parts of my Boardman pro onto it but the frame. I bought the frame with older Reba forks with reduced travel to 90mm from 110 would you use the newer 120mm travel forks (2011) or ones that are around 2008 model with reduced travel? Thanks
    Scott Spark 30 carbon custom build
    Giant Faith 2 DH bike
    Boardman pro 2011
    Boardman team carbon 2010
    Carrera kracken 2009
    Specialized fsr pro 2009
    Haro custom build
    Cannondale custom build
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Personally I'd not start swapping forks around. I'd ride the Spark as it's set up. The World Cup course isn't that bad, there are a couple of sections that a bit entertaining on a race bike - Worry Gill, just lean back and don't brake, and Medusa's Drop, which is just quite rooty. If you're not confident, just take the B-line.

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