Hybrid bike for mountain biking...
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Hybrid bike for mountain biking...
Picked up a GT Nomad yesterday and I'm trying to estimate how well it would handle technical mountain trails with a few mods. The frame geometry doesn't look all that different to a mountain bike, but it won't accommodate wide mountain wheels. It'll take a 700x42 just fine, and I figure with the right tires, that should handle alright on mountain trails. I'd need to change the handle bars and stem angle, too, but that's not a big deal. Thoughts?
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I hate to ask the obvious question but why didn't you just buy a mountain bike?
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I ride, what could be called a early "hybrid" that's a mountain bike frame, with 700cc and a stiff road fork, flat bar and 21 speed.
If it has shocks, then more power to you. I would say if you can return it, because a mountain bike is a good all around bike that if treated right will last a lifetime. A hybrid IMO is the same as buying a single use bike. I have no idea how those hybrids sell, but I wouldn't buy one at all. Flat fork on a road bike and heavy parts? Please. Mountain bikes have been known as the "all around" bike for decades.
Just to say, 700cc rims aren't as strong as 26 or 29 inch rims because they only take a small amount of shock.
Deflate your tires to get better suspension, and traction.
Learn how to technically ride with a stiff frame, that includes how to balance at a dead stop, how to brake correctly (rear to slow, front to stop), learn to watch for dips and falls in the trail and only take smooth or light trails. A rough trail to a boulder jumping trail will tear you and the bike apart.
If it has shocks, then more power to you. I would say if you can return it, because a mountain bike is a good all around bike that if treated right will last a lifetime. A hybrid IMO is the same as buying a single use bike. I have no idea how those hybrids sell, but I wouldn't buy one at all. Flat fork on a road bike and heavy parts? Please. Mountain bikes have been known as the "all around" bike for decades.
Just to say, 700cc rims aren't as strong as 26 or 29 inch rims because they only take a small amount of shock.
Deflate your tires to get better suspension, and traction.
Learn how to technically ride with a stiff frame, that includes how to balance at a dead stop, how to brake correctly (rear to slow, front to stop), learn to watch for dips and falls in the trail and only take smooth or light trails. A rough trail to a boulder jumping trail will tear you and the bike apart.
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That's one approach...might have to go with it.
I ride, what could be called a early "hybrid" that's a mountain bike frame, with 700cc and a stiff road fork, flat bar and 21 speed.
If it has shocks, then more power to you. I would say if you can return it, because a mountain bike is a good all around bike that if treated right will last a lifetime. A hybrid IMO is the same as buying a single use bike. I have no idea how those hybrids sell, but I wouldn't buy one at all. Flat fork on a road bike and heavy parts? Please. Mountain bikes have been known as the "all around" bike for decades.
Just to say, 700cc rims aren't as strong as 26 or 29 inch rims because they only take a small amount of shock.
Deflate your tires to get better suspension, and traction.
Learn how to technically ride with a stiff frame, that includes how to balance at a dead stop, how to brake correctly (rear to slow, front to stop), learn to watch for dips and falls in the trail and only take smooth or light trails. A rough trail to a boulder jumping trail will tear you and the bike apart.
If it has shocks, then more power to you. I would say if you can return it, because a mountain bike is a good all around bike that if treated right will last a lifetime. A hybrid IMO is the same as buying a single use bike. I have no idea how those hybrids sell, but I wouldn't buy one at all. Flat fork on a road bike and heavy parts? Please. Mountain bikes have been known as the "all around" bike for decades.
Just to say, 700cc rims aren't as strong as 26 or 29 inch rims because they only take a small amount of shock.
Deflate your tires to get better suspension, and traction.
Learn how to technically ride with a stiff frame, that includes how to balance at a dead stop, how to brake correctly (rear to slow, front to stop), learn to watch for dips and falls in the trail and only take smooth or light trails. A rough trail to a boulder jumping trail will tear you and the bike apart.
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It's your choice.
To me, if it is lightweight, make it into a hill climb, on road, and set it up with low gearing like 3?/18\
the ? means your choice in the #
To me, if it is lightweight, make it into a hill climb, on road, and set it up with low gearing like 3?/18\
the ? means your choice in the #
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I was thinking a 38 or 39 up front (I think that's the smallest I can get for 130mm). And then perhaps a DOS ENO 17/19 on one side and a ENO 21 on the other.
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