Do you ride your mtb on the road?
12-28-11, 09:20 PM
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One MTB for road/commuting with fast rolling tires, higher gearing.
One MTB for the dirt with expensive terrain tires, 2x9 drivetrain.
One MTB for the dirt with expensive terrain tires, 2x9 drivetrain.
12-28-11, 11:39 PM
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I like my MTB on bitumen "with tyres changed" path ways that cris cross all over our city and a bit of road even though I have proper road bikes. Actually I just take whatever I feel like before leaving.
12-29-11, 08:27 AM
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I tend to ride my mtb on the road if I have an issue with my road bike. I love hitting the mountains, but I don't have any that aren't a drive away from me so the road will do.
12-29-11, 01:45 PM
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Yep. I try to ride my MTBs on the road as little as possible. Eats up the tires and way too upright position. Gearing is all messed up too. I'll ride the Schwinn, Fuji or Felt instead.
12-29-11, 06:01 PM
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Over the years I've logged a lot of miles with my XC hardtail on the road. It's also more convenient when I'm traveling because it tends to be more comfortable than my road bike. I only have two bikes, so my options are somewhat limited compared to some. This past week I logged about 20 miles on the road with it. Over the summer I completed the 100k D2R2 with her as well. It's definitely slower, but overall a lot more comfortable than my road bike.
12-29-11, 10:06 PM
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Not any more! My first bike was a mountain bike, so when I got another one, my old one just sat around, unused. Then last week, I found a used road bike being sold through an LBS and decided to trade my unused mountain bike for it. Although I could use my mountain bike for the road, I prefer not to... I'd rather save the rubber for the dirt and it's just easier to go faster, and cover more miles, on a road bike.
11-15-15, 01:44 AM
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Hi,
Am new to bike riding. Am using Pacific Evolution 26 inch Men's Mountain Bike for ridding on road
Riding 3 miles on road with this bike, am getting knee pain.
Please advise.
Thanks
Balki
Am new to bike riding. Am using Pacific Evolution 26 inch Men's Mountain Bike for ridding on road
Riding 3 miles on road with this bike, am getting knee pain.
Please advise.
Thanks
Balki
11-16-15, 10:22 PM
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can you describe the knee pain, esp. location (e.g. behind knee, above knee, below knee, directly in knee cap)?
Also, it may be helpful to you to post this in General Cycling Discussion or Introductions.
Also, it may be helpful to you to post this in General Cycling Discussion or Introductions.
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11-17-15, 12:00 AM
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Am getting pain in knee-cap when riding on the road.
Am not sure whether it is due to improper gear or lack of my fitness. As i don't know how to ride mtb, am not changing gear.
Thanks
Am not sure whether it is due to improper gear or lack of my fitness. As i don't know how to ride mtb, am not changing gear.
Thanks
11-17-15, 02:10 PM
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I too use a MTB as a foul weather bike. Haven't done too much mountain biking but would like to do more. Yeah, its older but when stripped it is about 27 lbs with DB steel tubes. I have it configured so I can change forks depending on use.
The commuter version:
[IMG]
1997 Specialized RockHopper on Flickr[/IMG]
The off road version:
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Picture 128, on Flickr[/IMG]
The bumpy road version:
P1020526, on Flickr
When the weather is good, I use a vintage road bike:
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P1020132, on Flickr[/IMG]
The Marzocchi adds only a pound to the overall weight and allows me to lock the suspension. Honestly, it doesn't impact the average speed from the solid fork to the suspension with the suspension locked or not. The road bike is about 2-3 MPH faster on average over 11 mile commute.
The commuter version:
[IMG]
1997 Specialized RockHopper on Flickr[/IMG]The off road version:
[IMG]
Picture 128, on Flickr[/IMG]The bumpy road version:
P1020526, on FlickrWhen the weather is good, I use a vintage road bike:
[IMG]
P1020132, on Flickr[/IMG]The Marzocchi adds only a pound to the overall weight and allows me to lock the suspension. Honestly, it doesn't impact the average speed from the solid fork to the suspension with the suspension locked or not. The road bike is about 2-3 MPH faster on average over 11 mile commute.
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11-17-15, 04:45 PM
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I delegated my old mountain bike to road only.
I ride my new one on the road to get to my local trails - about 15-20km away.
I ride my new one on the road to get to my local trails - about 15-20km away.
11-24-15, 12:49 PM
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I ride the Trek 820 w/lights onroad during the snowy season. When March arrives, I am out there in the first week riding my classic racing bikes.
11-24-15, 01:48 PM
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I have two bikes, they are both mountain bikes. I guess that answers the question.
02-07-16, 12:54 PM
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If it's a short (<10mi) paved ride I'll go ahead with my Trek Superfly 7 hardtail XC. It's just 25 lbs. and the 29" tires help keep momentum going just fine. Anything longer I break out the Emonda.
02-07-16, 01:08 PM
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02-07-16, 03:59 PM
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I ordered a new wheel set for my Mtb,
Found a couple of brake disks for the new wheels,,,
Gonna mount up a pair of fat street tires on my old wheel set,, all I gotta do Is move the cassette and ride around the hood
Found a couple of brake disks for the new wheels,,,
Gonna mount up a pair of fat street tires on my old wheel set,, all I gotta do Is move the cassette and ride around the hood
02-07-16, 06:08 PM
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02-17-16, 05:40 PM
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I do ride my mtb on the road going to nearby trails or short rides. For long rides on the road I usually use my folders. 
02-17-16, 10:01 PM
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My 29er mountain bike is my only bike, so it gets ridden everywhere. I put some WTB Slicks on the rims, and it rids very nicely on smooth roads, smooth dirt, and a little gravel, which are the types of terrain I frequent.
02-19-16, 11:46 PM
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It depends... If I plan on riding for longer distances (>5 miles), then I'll ride my Specialized Tarmac. Buuut, if it's just a quick run to the drug store, then I'll ride my Trek 3700.
02-21-16, 08:00 PM
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i ride my mountain bike on the road, because i can hear the tire spoiling up at i powershift through the gears.
02-24-16, 08:11 AM
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Yes I ride my mountain bike everywhere and I have knobby tires! You get used to it and the weight. I don't get going as fast as a road bike though.