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Old 05-16-17 | 01:57 AM
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converting an mtb

hi everybody. I had an mtb but after my birthday I have 2 mtbs. I wanna convert my first mtb to a faster bike in order to have long journeys. it is 3x7 speed and also has 20" frame and 29" wheels with v brakes. what do you suggest me?
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29" wheels open you up to a wide variety of tires. Perhaps 28mm to 35mm slick tires.

You might browse this thread.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...nversions.html

Of course, you could also trade the MTB in for a road bike.
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A 7-speeed rear on a 29" mtb is probably a freewheel model, which would indicate that it's an inexpensive bike. A theory that's strengthened by the bike having rim brakes.


Some narrower, slicker tires is probably about the effort level of conversion that's reasonable for such a bike.


Sure, more can be done, but probably not in a financially sensible way.
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