Alright, I've decided that I'm going to get a new bike. I've found that I love biking, and want to get something decent. I bike both on road, and off road (usually on road, but I love off roading) Problem is: money. Being young, I can't afford thousands of dollars worth of gear. What do you think of this plan; would it work?
I buy a nice mountain bike. Drop a couple thousand on a decent mountain bike. Now, I'd also like to get a set of racing slicks (drop another few hundred) that I can easily install in my bike - just swap out the off-roading tires, and throw in the slicks.
I don't know much about bikes, so would this work? Can I get racing slicks with disc brakes (for easier/faster swap out)? I understand I'll need rims + rubber + tube + sprocket, but can it be done? Two completely diff. sets of tires, one frame? Would it be worth it?
Thanks for your input!
2007-08-15 16:36:26 · 5 answers · asked by theVisionary 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Sure, I have this setup and a road bike too. 2 sets of wheels is best because you won't change tires as often as you want and you'll and miss out on rides because of it. I use mine for riding around the house with my kids, to the nearby store etc. Still always use my road bike for real road riding because I have it.
Get a hardtail. There the best for xc anyway and much lighter and better for road riding. One guy in my club always road his MTB with all the roadies set up like you are thinking.
2007-08-16 00:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a good idea, but you could also get a cyclocross bike as well. They're good for both road and light, off-road use as well. Your idea is pretty good too. But I would just get the slicks and change the tires out when needed. Get yourself a set of tire levers and you can swap out the tires in under 20 minutes.
2007-08-16 12:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Have done this myself. For the tyres I would use Panaracers. Make sure you get a good quality set of wheels and keep the casset the same.
Luck
2007-08-16 03:48:48 · answer #3 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would work, but i suggest that you save your money and just learn how to change the tires yourself, you don't need new rems and all that if you just want to switch out tires every once in a while.
2007-08-16 02:33:30 · answer #4 · answered by ben s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay away from cheap ones made in China. they rust after a few months !
2007-08-15 23:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by aunt_webby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋