Technik und Ausrüstung Karsten went with a custom built 2010s Trek Top Fuel 9.8. Caveat: The best bike I've ever driven!
Frame
Trek Top Fuel OCLV Red Carbon (size L), Headset: Cane Creek IS- 3, Seatpost Bontrager Race XXX Lite, Fork: Fox F32 RL Fit, shock: Fox Float RP 23
Super easy and super quick, drive-neutral, but very sensitive, rear sag is not together when he assumes - in short, the perfect race-fully! In my opinion the best marathon race-fully on the market. So easily and with this perfect rear-performance builds currently no competitors.
thanks to Fox: After my problems with the lockout began the race support during the Transalp the noble Fit cartridge. After that, everything went perfectly. on the Transalp see very many riders on hardtails. I would in any case more Fully To drive as the sometimes very rough downhills are so much less to cope with stress. So a clear gain in safety and comfort!
suggestions: no
wheels
Hubs: DT-Swiss 240s, Rims: DT XR 4.2d, Spokes DT Competition (with aluminum nipples), Tires: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.25, hoses: Bontrager X-light
The wheelset is not much to say: A proven classic in perfect function, I drive it for three years without re-centering and without any complaint. The tires run as they would lead to an engine: Geil! But: There are pure racing tires with little puncture protection, they need to rough turf to stone a knowledgeable source. The wear is high, they hold only about 1000km. There are on the Transalp also in dry weather always situations where you need grip. So I would go only tires with shoulder lugs, no semi-slicks. However, was represented on the Transalp anything, it depends very much on the preferences of the driver. At the first stage, I had the worst possible time when the first exit after the neutralization, a plate (punctures). Otherwise, the tires were perfect.
Suggestions for improvement: Cautious drivers or drivers who are uncertain in the downhill, should select a tire with more puncture protection. I drive on the next Transalp certainly a NoTubes wheelset (tubeless).
drive
Crankset: Aerozine X12-SL-Ti BB: Trek BB90 Pedals: Time Atac XS Carbon Derailleur: Sram XO (2005) Derailleur: Shimano XTR Shifters: Sram XO trigger pinion: SRAM PG 990 11 - 32 Chain: Sram PC 991
The drive is successful and went well: switching behavior, Accuracy: Topp. The only drawback: The crank scratched fairly quickly, but the function does not diminish.
suggestions: no
cockpit
Stem: Syntace F99 with titanium screws Handlebar: Schmolke Carbon 600mm bar ends: Contec SMICA Ultralight
Perfect!
suggestions: no
Brakes Magura Marta SL
(from the year 2007, 180 / 160er Slices)
My favorite brake, light was fading were sometimes unable to avoid a horde of bikers in runs with several meters, but no migratory pressure point. Super function defined biting.
suggestions: no
Selle Italia Signo saddle
The question is always extremely fit individual, the Signo is one of the few saddles that I can manage.
suggestions: no
Accessories
Bike Computer Sigma Rox 9.0
actually reliable, leaving him the spirits of the hail-storm departure for Madonna dC After consultation with Sigma I send him and hope very much that she read me the saved 7 stages can! Otherwise, good function, very informative and user-friendly, very good Auswertugssoftware.
suggestions: better protection from moisture
Bottle Holder Bontrager X-lite carbon
Despite its only 26 grams, it clamps the bottle well and safe - we owned any of the estimated 300 bottles, which we at critical Rüttelstellen on are the ground saw ...
suggestions: no
SKS Airgun CO2 Cartridge
Small, light, fast: functional super pumped up in a few seconds. Tip: take 2 tires for fillings 3 cartridges! Very careful driver to also take a mini-pump.
suggestions: no
saddle bag Vaude Race Light M
do their job, have it for safety with a pedal strap (all under 30: What is the ... secured ;-), because I use the velcro the Rüttelabfahrten had not thought possible. What was in it: hose, self-adhesive patches from Park Tool (hold until the end of the stage), with four links of chain, shift cable, 2 chain locks
suggestions: no
mini tool Bontrager Rollbar 18
Very good, very lightweight tool with everything you need. Clever: A chain lock can be in a microbox stowed in the tool.
suggestions: no
Mini-drinking Deuter Race Light
Whether you go with or without a backpack, is a question of faith. In our view, one should always have the following: arm warmers, rain jacket, wind vest, cell phone, money, bandages. In really bad weather must be added knee warmers and ¾ rain pants. This is not to act without a backpack. You have to make clear that the Transalp is 600 km long, of which several kilometers above 2000 meters. There, the clocks tick differently. We have spent almost every single piece of equipment and also used, including the first-aid kit, as we helped a fallen rider in the final descent to Scuol. Since I have in a reasonable position just a bottle on the bike, I needed the bladder.
suggestions: no
Nachlese pickings
The Transalp 2010 is done - it was a terrific and unforgettable experience! There will be countless dull winter evenings , Indicate where we go in the head movie because of the memories ... The Transalp shall not apply to the eight chapters, or 12 days of arrival and departure, but dominated the last half year. We are both clamped on the job, have (large) children and wives, and thus the latter remains the case, you must go to pay for all professional and personal commitments, many compromises. We cut our time as a driver in the ribs, ultimately it all goes well only when the partners endorse it. At this point, again the warmest thanks to Esther and Christine, without you it would not go! Now you have some good in us ...!
Training
We both operate for many Years of endurance sports and, as a preparation to different places trained 4-6 times per week. The training we designed differently, but had both before the Transalp 4000 - 5000 km cycling in the legs plus several-kilometer cross-country skiing and winter. In Karsten comes, even if one does not see it in the photos ;-), add strength training.
goals
The goal was to put relatively simple: get through with fun. Henning had its successful participation in 2008 Safety, Karsten was lacking this experience, he was not sure: Is the time for regeneration? If the bursa quiet? We have sought a place in midfield, which we indeed succeeded. However, we have relatively long Breaks made at the aid stations. The hot jets mode, we might have achieved more ... Ultimately, it has proven to be serious but not grim in the whole thing to approach. Thus, time was left to enjoy and to talk with the other drivers on the road: Great experience!
The Team: The two drivers
Since we are brothers, the situation was especially for us. It was clear that we have different strengths: while Henning is particularly strong in the plane, Karstens domain clearly the mountain. Because we knew that there was no problem to adjust to each other. The bottom line is that we are surprised that it harmonizes so well has! Simplifies the whole thing that we both go down well. Is simply enormous fun to work together to rock the slopes!
The team: The rider with the ground crew in the RV Traveling in a caravan
has proven itself, but also for the escort team in the camper a stressful thing! Anyway, if you have booked all-inclusive package. Christine cooked perfect for us - we were certainly the Transalp team with the best food! The accompaniment in the RV is more complex than we thought: The day was timed very closely. Overall, everything went very well again at this point all the best thanks to Christine and Achim, you're the best!
bike technology
We were amazed at the expensive material is moved to the Transalp: Wheels for the 4000-5000 were € average, there were a number of pimped bikes that of the 8,000 - 10,000 euros made close! Here, the nice thing about our sport that the legs are the decisive ... on the floor of the facts brings one a look at the bikes of the pros: They are indeed good stuff, driven mainly hardtails, but wheels were off the shelf. Not only in the pace of mountain biking is different from Formula 1! Generally speaking, the technique is considered by many drivers. The Transalp challenge successfully, it is already having a mid-range hardtail, everything is a nice extra.
The salt in the soup:
riders from 42 nations. It was enormous fun to exchange ideas with like-minded lunatics on the CBT. We always found drivers at the appropriate wavelength, be it the Marin-racer Sandra and Klaus (Do so, Sandra: Mountain biking is not a girls sport!) The Orthodocs (We'll have to spare, fortunately with orthopedic questions!) Or the guys from the BDO (Bicycle Department East), which besides the road in the world in her derailleur disassembled down to the last little screw. Added to the myriad short talks come on the road with other drivers from around the world - from the atmosphere survived the Transalp! is
After Transalp prior to the Transalp??
Well, we do not know yet. The next year is in the stars, perhaps Henning moves in two years with his youngest son ... The Trans-Rockies also sound very tempting ... In any case: Life without Transalp is hardly imaginable ...!!!
8. Etappe Madonna di Campiglio - Riva del Garda, 75 km Höhenmeter 
After more than a week duration of the race we had routine - we thought. The mood at the start today was different: something melancholy, relieved, relieved because the weather was good, but some also serious and focused, because this ultimate opportunity to improve wanted to use overall. boomed order one last time 8:59:30 Highway to Hell from the speakers. 30 seconds later, the stage began with a novelty: 10 km neutralized departure. Over 1000 bikers crowded along narrow dirt roads into the valley. At the bottom of the climb to Passo di Bregn began as l 'Ors, which should lead us on the Brenta. We felt well-traveled, the increase at the pace and left from the first board. On the last meters, we enjoyed a fantastic view of the snow-capped peaks of the Presanella (To Harry: Do not complain if our map Solte have made a mistake ...;) After Karsten of the increase the parameters of time, it was kept on the flatter after departure then Hennings task, the pace high. Meter by meter, the aim of the closer Transalp! Eventually we pushed the last few meters high and makes the last energy gel into us. Shortly after, we were rewarded with a panoramic view of Lake Garda. Time to enjoy was not, however, the subsequent downhill was the worst day of the test and called our attention. Many have pushed their bikes there. Who went anyway, was either a technician or excellent place upside down new paths in the valley ... reached the bottom, it said only "track right" and at full steam towards Goal. Fortunately, Hennings legs still had enough power and heart rate monitor Karstens no batteries ... Our reward was to place 69 days our best result! Unfortunately, this memorable event of our ground crew will not be recorded photographically, as they had not reckoned with the early finish and so was held in the target at the Coop at the box office ... Conclusion: Neither Highway to Hell or Road to Nowhere. Without a fall and major technical problems we have come on hard 600 km and 20,000 meters over the Alps. We have divided our forces well and the chemistry on the team also agreed. At this point again huge thank you to the ground crew and Christine Achim. You have mastered difficulties that we can only guess! the height profile http://bike-festival.de.dedi1569.your-server.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf_biketransalp/hoehenprofile/cbt2010_08.pdf to Day Rating: http://bike-festival.de.dedi1569.your-server.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf_biketransalp/ergebnisse10/e8_1541.pdf
1770 7. Etappe Malé - Madonna di Campiglio, 48 km Höhenmeter 
After a warm farewell to the Employee of the pizza vending machine factory, we made ourselves in the bright sunshine on the road. The situation at the start has changed compared to the first stage complete: Nervous hot shots are not visible for miles, but for a lot of lactate bodies at the edge of the start block. Some drivers look to staring into space, others pick, leaning his head against a wall, for valuable sleep. For us, the usual gallows humor was not as fast from the lips, but we felt like we were put under a steamroller - deeply relaxes tired muscles and the odd no end ... We expected a short stage, which, however, had an anxiety-making height profile. Fortunately, our respect was larger than the slope percentages, so we were up again at some point. Nungut, so the way was not easy, as about 500 vertical meters below the summit began rain that was garnished at the top station of the lift (no, we can not use ...) by hail. Fortunately we had the rain gear and have it on the summit can do something for international understanding, because we could borrow a trembling Swiss a wind jacket. The weather in the target did not fit to start - the pictures speak for themselves. But we have survived and were happy about the hot shower and the heater in the camper. Tomorrow we will forward to the last Stage - a madness, as you get used to the load. We do occur, as we had never done anything other than cycling, and as we would never do anything else - addicted to ride ... the height profile http://bike-festival.de.dedi1569.your-server.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf_biketransalp/hoehenprofile/cbt2010_07.pdf to Day Rating: http://bike-festival.de.dedi1569.your-server.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf_biketransalp/ergebnisse10/e7_1654.pdf
