Originally posted by Maelstrom
Depending on the fork, headset ect going no handed isn't always fun on a mtb.
That makes sense but the reason I was wondering is that I rarely see friends no hand it on their road bikes but I have actually seen folks no hand it on mtbs, although they were on a smooth level section of singletrack when it occured it still wasn't pavement.
It could be that I'm not used to riding my mtb on pavement. It was actually one of only a few times I've ridden it on the road. However, I am still questioning it's stability.
Originally posted by Maelstrom
get a better headset .
What will I gain by replacing the headset? I hear folks talking about this all the time but nobody has ever given me a decent explantion of what they are gaining by doing this. Is it for the purpose of less friction or less play?
Originally posted by Maelstrom
You are also probably a little spoiled. A mtb will never feel as smooth on the road as a road bike. 
My road bike probably has spoiled me.
I don't expect my knobbies to feel smooth but the overall feel of the bike just doesnt' feel stable to me after riding my road bike.
Thanks