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Yeah the rockhopper is quill stem and I love riding it but I'm just worried that this event will destroy it. I'm planning on using two lights and a really good head torch.
I was looking at the On-One 45650b SRAM X01
mi7rennie-
Depends on the type of course and your build, but for any easy life I'd go light, short travel and go 29". That would hinge a lot on what you intend to do with it after the race though. If it's just for trail lolz then the 456 will do the job. Id you have aspirations to be an XC mile muncher then less so.
Howard
Any xc hardtail from recent years with a suspension fork should be allright, a 1987 rockhopper is most likely a 1" steerer so very limited choice on upgrading.
Also get good lights, disc brake equipped bike, take spare brake pads, be able to fix a flat in cold temps.
The event is known for destroying drive trains, so unless you can afford it, maybe look at the lower groupsets, make sure all is running as it should pre race, expect to clean and lube and possibly swap brake pads after your stint ready for the next lap.
Ice tyres might be worth looking into, unless it's changed this is the only event i know where you can use spikes and studs, homemade spike tyres made of wood screws will really tear you a new one..........
:)