Hard tail vs full suss for enduro?

[Splatter Paint]

I'm signed up for the Merida Brass Monkeys Round 1 on Sunday, I'm racing in the 4 hour class and am wonder what to ride. I either have a 24.5lbs hardtail or a 26.5lbs full sus. Both bikes are fitted with XT and Fox 100mm suspension.

The hard tail is classic XC, flat bars & saddle in the air whilst the suss bike is a bit more upright geometry with risers. I'm wondering whether the hardtail is the one to go for as it is a lot lighter and I don't expect the course to be too technical. However the full suss bike will be more comfy as the riding position is less extreme..... hmm. :?

SP

 

[brocklanders023]

I'd go full suss for comfort but I guess only you know which of the two rides best? :?

 

[MJN]

Hardtail;it's a race isn't it?

 

[djoptix]

Hardtail all the way. A "relaxed" position would kill me over 4 hours!

 

[MikeD]

Four hours - hardtail.

 

[Splatter Paint]

Well the hardtail was great for the first 3 hours, until I got tired and a fast-steering lightweight bike becomes a bit of a handful! I'm really out of shape at the mo' and a dose of man flu didn't help. Next time I'll take the full susser as it is a more forgiving ride. Still it was a good course and I had fun.

SP

 

[brocklanders023]

Well I don't want to say I told you so but........ :roll:

Glad you had a good 'un.