100:1 on a 29er?

[UniGeezer]

@tholub

It’s possible, but even stupider than doing 100 miles on a Coker.

125mm cranks would be insanely long for a 100-mile ride on a 29er. Get a set of 110mm or 100mm and practice on them.

Round Mt Taranaki 2007

Excellent ride and write-up! I just wanted to point out this experience, for anyone preparing for a big event like this; make sure that your equipment is dialed in well before the event. Don’t make any last-minute changes. I usually try to have my equipment chosen and installed at least a month before the event (including the shoes, pads, and clothing I intend to wear), so I can get several training rides in with the full setup. The last training ride before the event, I want to be riding 1…