my road bike unfortunately didnt pick up 2mph. its actually abt the same speed as the mtn bike, and thats without the shocks locked out. I do have to confess that on the mtb I now have conti 4000 s ii 28c on the front and may swtich to that on the back as well as it rolls so well.

most gain I got was on one ride on the drops about half the time I gained 1.2 mph over the mtb but normal riding no gain.


this is good news for me because now I know that I can do the hottern hell 100 on my mtb with no real speed penalty. and I'll be way more comfy, stable, ride a bigger tire over the chiopseal etc etc