g3ck0
08-20-04, 04:48 PM
Does using MTB tires on paved roads just make you more tired quickly or just less effective?
General Cycling Discussion - MTB tires on roads = more tired?
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blonde
08-20-04, 04:55 PM
Think of the friction! After riding with mtb tyres on tarmac stop and feel how hot they are. You probably gain a good 5mph with 1.5 slicks.
Portis
08-20-04, 05:37 PM
Does using MTB tires on paved roads just make you more tired quickly or just less effective?
Yes. ;)
Yes. ;)
mcavana
08-20-04, 07:25 PM
both. buy road tires. they are actually quite easy to switch back and forth according to what you are going to ride that day.
roadfix
08-20-04, 08:32 PM
both. buy road tires. they are actually quite easy to switch back and forth according to what you are going to ride that day.
If a mountain is the only bike you own and you frequently ride both on and off road, it's more practical to have another wheelset with slicks on them.
If a mountain is the only bike you own and you frequently ride both on and off road, it's more practical to have another wheelset with slicks on them.
Raiyn
08-20-04, 11:11 PM
Look at the bikes in the Commuter Bikes thread over in the commuting section - the bulk of the MTB's have slick tires for use on road as knobbies don't make sense to use for extended distances on road.