Originally Posted by Mueslix
What are the advantages of a mtb frame over a road frame in the snow? I've already decided to do another conversion for winter. I figure if I get an older road frame fitting cyclocross tires shouldn't be so hard.
mtb's are soooo much better for snow. if you slip and lose balance, you can put your foot down much easier to catch yourself. front vbrakes or disks are great in snow. tire clearance is better. come summer, you have a fixed mtb for trails