I just got a sexy new full suspension mountain bike and during my weekly road rides, that is all I want to ride. My road bike simply holds no appeal for me right now.
I am sure that the honeymoon will eventually be over. However, will riding my new beauty on the road damage him in any way?
2007-09-19 02:26:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
I've always used a mountain bike on road, and in the real world i don't think you'll find a massive difference, if your just commuting of going somewhere.
I've passed many people on road bikes when out on a ride.
Firstly the lower gearing will help when climbing hills but still allow a reasonable speed on the flat.
The wider tyres will allow you to corner quicker, plus you can take short cuts off road without it falling to bits.
The point is a road bike will be quicker for long journeys on the flat, but you won't be able to go off road and may be slower on a commute around traffic where your stopping and starting all the time.
And you can do plenty to make your bike quicker on the roads and still be able to handle off road.
2007-09-19 06:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by Ste22 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have done centuries it on both mtb and road bikes multiple times and the road bike is a big advantage. Ten hours is a lot of saddle time so I hope you are getting some time in because no matter what your shape riding that long requires bum conditioning. The road bike is simply faster and more comfortable in every category on the road. for 200 bucks you might get lucky in the used market and find a good bike but plan on putting another 100-200 into it. My advice would be to roll with the MTB with slick tires if it is in suitable mechanical condition and push for better than 10 mph if you find yourself doing more road rides get a proper road bike.Your budget should be more in the 800 plus range for a bike
2016-03-16 02:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Riding your mountain bike on the road?
I just got a sexy new full suspension mountain bike and during my weekly road rides, that is all I want to ride. My road bike simply holds no appeal for me right now.
I am sure that the honeymoon will eventually be over. However, will riding my new beauty on the road damage him in any way?
2015-08-14 02:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're mountain bike will be slow on the road and it'll be self conscious, and you're poor, lonely road bike will suffer from separation anxiety and depression. My philosophy on bikes, you need one of every kind. But, to answer your question, no, with the exception of extra wear on your knobbies.
2007-09-19 05:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Bob Lahblah 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The only thing which will wear most is your tires. The hard asphalt will wear out the tires faster. Besides from your tires the bike does not know the difference.
2007-09-19 03:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by DL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not really.
Your tyres will wear a flat spot in the middle with time and if you ride on salted roads in winter it will corrode the metal parts faster than mud.
You will probably get bored with riding slower eventually.
2007-09-19 05:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
no the only thing that will get damaged more is the tires. mt bikes are made for off road trails, not the sidewalks and tar. but, you can ride ur "sexy" bike nearly anywhere
2007-09-19 07:13:45 · answer #7 · answered by Kojman47 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing will happen at all it will just be a little more difficult to go uphill do to the wight of the bike compared to the road bike
2007-09-19 07:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by G-T Rider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. You just won't be as efficient when riding.
2007-09-19 02:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by Jason 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You will learn that your full-sus frame is robbing you of all your power.
All that comfort and flex should be going to the pedal!
2007-09-19 05:41:31 · answer #10 · answered by b4_999 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋