i bought this bike a long time ago, it's a small mountain bike. i don't know why i bought a mountain bike in the first place; i was probably impressed by the 21 speeds. anyways, i ride on streets. should i switch the bike? what is the best replacement? why would this bike be better?
2006-07-13 14:31:04 · 8 answers · asked by kookykid 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
i ride in city but i like my knobby tires, it doesn't rain much here but when the streets are wet or have loose gravel i feel safer on a fast turn
less flats too i think
soft ride on a fat tire than skinny
weight is very important consideration, that's the worst thing about mountain or fat tire bikes
by your screen name i wonder how long is a long time ago?
2006-07-16 00:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by duhman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it fits you well (you're comfortable pedaling it, doesn't make youre wrists or neck sore, etc) and is in good working order, no reason to get rid of it - unless you want to go a lot faster.
One simple / relatively cheap thing you can do - take it to a bike shop, ask them to put "slicks" on it. These are city tires that don't have the knobby mountain bike tread. You will notice a dramatice speed and handling improvement. Should be $60 or so to get it done.
2006-07-14 01:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are happy and comfortable with your bike, just keep up the maintenance and ride on! Maybe you could upgrade a few components (upper level deraileurs, brakes, levers, etc.).
If you are unhappy and have the money for a new bike, then buy one. Ride safe!
2006-07-14 09:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont bother, clean it up, buy some tools, a repair manual, some lurbricants, and a few new parts for it. Once you know how to fix and customize your bike, you''ll find it more fun to ride. Plus it's a cheap, safe, fun, healthy and rewarding sport.
2006-07-19 00:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by Amc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it for a winter trainer, back up bike if the new bike is in the shop. It will make a fine commuter, "urban assault bike" type bike
2006-07-13 22:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by snip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with uncleneal - if you like it, why dump it? Just do some upkeep & tune up. I would recommend getting some road tires for it and replace the knobbies - you'll roll much faster.
2006-07-14 15:31:27 · answer #6 · answered by JD K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean it up, wash it then oil it. if your not comfortable with it buy a new one, cycling is fun.
2006-07-13 22:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by jp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-07-13 21:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋