Converting Mountain Bike to Hybrid
10-02-09, 04:41 PM
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This is a great way to use hers and get a second bike as backup or winter bike... if she doesn't mind (unless she's using it to get around herself...)
10-03-09, 12:32 AM
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I put Specialized Nimbus 26X1.5 tires on my Specialized MTB plus fenders from Planet Bike and a few other items. I will look eventually for a cheap second hand MTB and transfer these "commuter" items to it and return the Specialized Stumpie to full MTB configuration.
But, what I wanted to tell you is that the Nimbus tires are fast compared to the knobby ties and they are not flat prone at all and still do decent on my dirt road but of course much better on pavement.
https://www.ubcbike.com/store/product...-X-1.50-BLACK/
You may have to lay down the law with your wife and get a second bike, good luck, lol
But, what I wanted to tell you is that the Nimbus tires are fast compared to the knobby ties and they are not flat prone at all and still do decent on my dirt road but of course much better on pavement.
https://www.ubcbike.com/store/product...-X-1.50-BLACK/
You may have to lay down the law with your wife and get a second bike, good luck, lol
10-03-09, 09:04 AM
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I'm a sucker for the Forte City ST's. My wife and I both have tons of miles on them and they have held up well. Hard to beat $8.99 each.
I'm glad you're wife stopped you from buying a new(er) hybrid. With a few adjustments you'll be good to go! Add pics as you make changes!
I'm glad you're wife stopped you from buying a new(er) hybrid. With a few adjustments you'll be good to go! Add pics as you make changes!
FWIW I use a Giant Iguana MTB (rigid frame) as an MTB on weekends and a commuter during the week. It was my only bike for a couple of years. I splurged for an extra set of wheels so I didn't have to keep taking tires on and off the rims. Eventually the bike ended up as a full time commuter with a full set of fenders and racks. Now it is being reborn as an Expedition Tour bike for use on the roads and fire trails around here.
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10-03-09, 10:29 AM
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I ride a converted drop bar mountain bike commuter. The sad thing thing is that the upgrades cost as much as a new commuter would have cost and that's not counting my hand built wheels.
10-03-09, 07:33 PM
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Not sure if your particular 3700 has a suspension fork, but you might consider "locking it out" so it doesn't travel very much. This would help with efficiency on city streets where you aren't as likely to need it.
10-04-09, 01:57 AM
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Remember, it's always easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
With that said, just get another bike.
With that said, just get another bike.
10-08-09, 02:16 PM
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I am sorry to hear about the whole one bike thing. I think you need to take your wife on a bike ride and show her how much fun it is. That way when she gets interested she will understand that one bike is not enough. My husband just brought home my sixth bike, and it just happens to be one more than what he has LOL.
10-18-09, 09:37 PM
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I semi converted my Stumpie to a hybrid. It has Specialized Nimbus tires, 1.5X26 and they ride nice and fast. The front suspension takes the edge of the rough short cuts and the fenders keep me dry and best of all, nothing I did to the bike harms it or prevents it from going back to full MTB duty.
10-19-09, 11:41 AM
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I semi converted my Stumpie to a hybrid. It has Specialized Nimbus tires, 1.5X26 and they ride nice and fast. The front suspension takes the edge of the rough short cuts and the fenders keep me dry and best of all, nothing I did to the bike harms it or prevents it from going back to full MTB duty.
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I don't know why so many people hate on susp. forks. They're great for rough city riding, and with my hand problems they make the ride with flat bars a lot more comfortable--almost as comfy as drop bars.
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how crazy I found this old thread. But I my first question. I'm looking into doing this to my mountain bike cause I been using it as a commuter. Do I need to change the tube also? My bike runs 700 x 50c and i'm looking to drop to a 700x35 maybe lower not sure. I just want something that cause a lot less drag while on the road.
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Get a new wife and new bike! Slick tires, and a suspension corrected rigid fork will work wonders. Add in some fenders and you're good to go. I would rather have a new bike, though. Also, it appears this is a zombie thread. Wonder if OP ever did get that new bike...
07-09-16, 08:33 AM
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how crazy I found this old thread. But I my first question. I'm looking into doing this to my mountain bike cause I been using it as a commuter. Do I need to change the tube also? My bike runs 700 x 50c and i'm looking to drop to a 700x35 maybe lower not sure. I just want something that cause a lot less drag while on the road.
Are you certain that your MTB has 700c wheels? Which make and model is it?
07-09-16, 08:38 AM
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. Genesis 29er. Was given to me free
. I can't afford a new bike right now so just trying to make this one easier to deal with when using it.
07-10-16, 12:41 AM
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That sounds like it has a 29 inch wheel. You might want to take the bike to a LBS or to a knowledgable friend who can tel you the exact size of the wheels.
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07-10-16, 05:34 AM
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Yeah was thinking about doing that. The wheels do say 700x50c but the bike has 29er written all over it. All I know is I want to do this as cheap as possible lol.
07-14-16, 06:57 AM
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I use Continentals City Ride 26x1.75 on my main converted MTB, roll excellent with great grip on the tarmac. Also real useable on trails, etc (as long as it's not too wet & boggy). Good all round tires so far imo for the cost, no flats in 3000km so far (touch wood).
Just went and bought a pair of 26x1.5 Panaracer Tour tires for the play MTB, roll good but too soon to get a feeling for them.
ps: it would be nice to have the option of a 1.5 tire on the City Ride but then again, the slimmer tire doesn't suit my main bike. I just like Conti tires is all.
Just went and bought a pair of 26x1.5 Panaracer Tour tires for the play MTB, roll good but too soon to get a feeling for them.
ps: it would be nice to have the option of a 1.5 tire on the City Ride but then again, the slimmer tire doesn't suit my main bike. I just like Conti tires is all.
07-14-16, 03:28 PM
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I believe a so-called 29" wheel combines the larger dimensions of both - a 27-ish" wheel with fat tires, so that the outside diameter including the tires is 29". The wheel is larger than a normal 26" mountain bike wheel, but the rim is also much wider than a normal road or hybrid 700c wheel. You need to find out if they sell slightly skinnier tires than the 50 mm wide ones you have, that still fit those rims. Since it says 700, i would guess the wheel is exactly the same diameter as a 700c road bike wheel, but since the rim is probably wider, skinny road tires in the 25-28 mm range likely won't sit properly. If you do fit skinnier than 50mm wide tires you probably need skinnier tubes too so they don't bunch up inside the tire.
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07-09-17, 07:40 AM
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Switching wheels
PotatoSlayer, they are dead right on with the tires..I have a '98 Giant atx that was running 26 x 1.95 knobbies, my first commuter ride was , well for the most part, not encouraging.
Next day I went out and bought a pair of Ritchy slicks 26x1.5 with tubes. Big difference in the ride now..much smoother and better rolling resistence. BTW get slicks that have some tread, usually that will be more on the side and the center of the tire is bare...just is case of some wet weather.
Next day I went out and bought a pair of Ritchy slicks 26x1.5 with tubes. Big difference in the ride now..much smoother and better rolling resistence. BTW get slicks that have some tread, usually that will be more on the side and the center of the tire is bare...just is case of some wet weather.
