Thread: 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?

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.