maniax
08-07-07, 03:49 PM
I have a trek 7700 and use it also for offroad trails.. goes fine though, but i was wondering if it would be possible to "convert" it to a mountainbike. (like changing the tiresize?)
Mountain Biking - hybrid to mountainbike?
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jonbth
08-07-07, 04:03 PM
I was in a similar dilema. I just bought a mountain bike. Your wheels can take a 29 inch tire if you can find some thin enough to fit between the chainstays. Also, the 29'er fans say bigger wheels are better on the trail.
MulletArgyleman
08-07-07, 04:08 PM
I think he meant like tire width(ex. 2.1"), and not wheel size. Oh and if you can make it fit wider tires will help a bit by giving your bike more stability, and better traction.:p
maniax
08-13-07, 01:44 AM
Would that fit? a mountainbike tire on a trek 7700 hybrid?
blue_neon
08-13-07, 01:47 AM
I was in a similar dilema. I just bought a mountain bike. Your wheels can take a 29 inch tire if you can find some thin enough to fit between the chainstays. Also, the 29'er fans say bigger wheels are better on the trail.
Err???
Err???
blue_neon
08-13-07, 01:48 AM
Would that fit? a mountainbike tire on a trek 7700 hybrid?
Yes, you are limited in width though. But compared to what you have now you can go much wider.
Yes, you are limited in width though. But compared to what you have now you can go much wider.