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Why are mountain bikes sized differently than road bikes?
Question:I understand that mountain bike frames are unanimously sized 10-12cm smaller (for a given person) than road bikes? Is that because it is assumed that a mountain bike will be used for off-road riding? I am asking because I use my mountain bike 98% for road riding - perhaps I should size my subsequent mountain bike as if it were a road bike?
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Paul
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they are sized differently because they are ridden differently for different riding styles...
MTB are meant for sour road applications, navigating over rocks and switch subsidise turns
Road bikes are built for speed, high revolutions of the entire drive train, and they put the rider within a more aerodynamic position
I don't think you should size your bike different. How do you surface on your current setup? and what do you want to improve?
I reckon in fitting a mountain bike as a road bike will be completely past its sell-by date!
If your doing 98% road riding I would suggest that your next mountain bike should be a road bike. You already own a mountain bike, keep that. Most of us hold each, the best of both worlds.
Mountain bikes enjoy a proportionally longer top bar. The right sized mountain bike does not depend on the type of riding conditions only just your size. Same for the road bike
One reason I've hear, person and old institution cyclist, is that it really was for better top tube clearance when standing over to uhhhh protect some things... Hence the proportionately longer top tube (which would ideally be similar to down your road bike top tube). Seat height would be relatively similar, to slightly lower, but near a longer seat post.
I mentioned antiquated school because that's what I hear from manufacturers over 15 yrs ago when I worked at a shop. Now I see road bikes and own one myself next to a sloping top tube (effectively shorter seat tube) and longer form post. However, the top tube + stem combination is the same. Ditto for mountain bike size.
The other effect of have a smaller frame is slight increase in stiffness and probably very slightly better control from have tighter angles... IMO.
If you're gonna ride on the road, or even dirt for that event get the form height right and adjust around that... a well-mannered shop should be able to back with that.
Mountain bikes are an American invention, whereas road bikes are of European cradle. That mountain bikes are made to go offroad and provide you beter standover clearance is the other reason the frames are "smaller" than road frames.
If you want a bike to ride doing a tour, buy a road bike. If you want a sturdy road bike, get a touring bike from Waterford, Rivendell, or buy a cyclocross bike instead.
mountain bikes enjoy much more techinicall stuff to go through and so the center of gravity is lower for better handling
be in motion with one of those mixed bikes, they are road bikes near thicker wheels and shocks
jump to a performance bike or anything
They are made for completely different terrains. Not individual that, they position themselves differently over the frame and seat.
I'm a big guy (400lbs) and would
resembling to grasp a bike to commute...?
Question:...used bike would be ok...what brands/models would be good choices for me...I'm 5' 9" if it help. (Please...no Huffy or other generic junk.my budget is maybe $200-$300.)
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Hi...'I feel your pain'. As a 6'4" 300 pound-er, I enjoy found out a few things..1. do not buy a 'racing' style bike that requires you to learn style over. 2. A modified mountain bike, with a hulking saddle type seat is a possibility, but you might want to stick to untested one speed 'beach cruiser' type. At any rate, make undeniably sure the bike is comfortable, or it will end up collecting dust surrounded by short order. This is why I also recommend buying at a bike shop, fairly than say, wall mart, is they will lug the time to make sure you attain a bike that fits you.
You're not big,you're fat.Get it straight.
My husband is also a big guy, he is using a Mongoose XR 250 21 speed to commute something like a total of 11 miles a day. We did enjoy to pushase a wider seat for the bike, because the one that come with the bike be to hard and small. We purchased it from walmart (about 250 dollars).
i would recommend running, or rolling. i dont know of any bikes that could hold you.
Hey, cycling is great and I rouse you to try. I'm a commuter cyclist and I love it. I'm an aggressive rider at 200 lbs and so I'm concerned about bike toughness too.
The brand signature doesn't really matter but I would suggest a rigid mountain bike frame next to a heavy duty set of rims and ably inflated road tires.
Its possible but you would probably have to spend more than your budget to capture a specific 'commuter' bike or road bike that would be tough enough for you.
You could jump for a bike with shocks which would be a bit of a softer ride but for you I have a sneaking suspicion that it would be too soft and eat up more of your budget which should be spent mostly on frame and wheel.
Good luck and go for it!
ok dude, seize a used mt. bike, a good one similar to Cannondale or Trek, Klein, Specialized, Giant, Gary Fisher or something like that, ask around bike shops for used bikes and chk your classifieds and online. Yes take some decent front shocks (should come on those bikes i mentioned anyway) and a biddable seat and yes strong rims will be momentous too. Put the widest mt.bk/rd. tires on it you can and there u budge.
I had a friend that be about your counterweight and he purchased a cannondale road bike, an alum. frame and he did alright on his . He in-fact lost 105lbs in eight months of riding so as far as he be concerned it was money resourcefully spent.
With a budget of 200-300 dollars it's going to be hard to find something contained by a descent bike. Trek makes a bike, it's what they telephone call there Urban Model http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/subcateg...
I'm not sure what type of price stub your looking at but I think it would be what you want.
Also try looking at your local bike shop and see what they enjoy in stock and ask for something used and see what they own in the rear room or they may have taken on trade, my shop other had a bunch of used stuff contained by the back.
Good luck,hope you find what you're looking fore
Oneidmnst you involve to get a time, I really don't know how some people can be so stupid and insulting.
400 lbs,go and get a Harley-Davidson
Check into a Beach Cruiser. I am a big guy and I love it. Big springy seat; Big smooth tires; no gears (gears open on some models); no brake cables (optional). You newly hop on and pedal. Look around and enjoy the landscape while exercising. Nothing better.
You can have one deliver to your door for about $200.
http://www.beachbikes.net/catalog/basic.
Later man.
$200-300 is going to be not easy, but try getting a Cannondale mountain bike with 36 or more holed rim set,14 compute spoked with 3x model front and back. Get the biggest tires that can fit onto the rims/frame to sustain support the weight on the wheel. Good luck!
first off huffy is not a generic bike...they in reality have large end models retailing for around 10,000. but you are going to hold a really hard time buying a bike for 300 or smaller amount that is not form wal-mart, some one else sugggested and I agree move about used and get a better bike, and elder bike with honourable maintenece is fine, and don't worry too much more or less suspension or anything now, if you are purely ridding to work you don't need it, if you loose some freight and decide you are interested within cycling more seriously then dance with the suspension and spend some more money on a better bike, righteous luck and congratulations on taking control of your life.
try miamisunbike.com , I'm big also i bought a tricycle used surrounded by very suitable condition for $160. hey i commend you for trying some times its hard individual big hope you find your bike
I simply get a unicycle for my birthday...any tips?
Question:I have other wanted one. I get stilts the last time I asked for any of those things and can walk on the stilts. Fast-forward 15 years and very soon I'm confronted with this unicycle that I've other wanted. It's similar to my 25th birthday is my 10th all over again. I'm SO excited!!! Any tips? I am incredibly safety concious so it's helmets and wrist guards adjectives the way...
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I have stilts when I was a kid, and mastered them pretty very well. However, my best friend had a unicycle, and that be MUCH tougher.
Find a long chain-link fence subsequent to some clean, smooth pavement, and practice. Remember, it is VERY different from a bicycle since the pedals will only spin when you are peddle.
We didn't have helmets when we be kids, and we fell a lot, but that manacle link blockade was the push button.
Take hold of the fence, and bring on the unicycle, and then gain your set off. Don't move your hand at first, a short time ago try to move the unicycle back and forth a short bit, and cram about the stability.
After a while, you may want to start "hopping" your hand along the barricade, as you move forward. You WILL fall, so in recent times try not to hurt yourself.
Good luck, and have fun.
I'd enunciate you try adding the little side wheel until your confident!
Enjoy!!
take lessonz from some1 u trust noone super professional(they will try to kill in cold blood you) its simialar to riding a bike just maintain you balence (it took me two hours and i still kept falling. try not to wear nee pads they will mess u up but might set free ur knees always where on earth elbow pads and a helmet correct luck!^^
http://www.unicycling.org/unicycling/faq...
http://unicycle.trashzen.com/
That is the best place to start to learn.
um, hav lots of moderation, i dunno how long it would take you, but it took me a worthy month to get the droop of it. just keep hold of tryingt to go further and further, inch by inch.
i found u dont really call for all the safekeeping stuff, its pretty easy to stop on ur feet, u might home on ur bum a couple of times, hurts a bit in the mornin.
I found this ebay guide on Bicycles remarkably interesting.
Where are pious on-line unsullied and used bike stores besides Ebay?
Question:I could go for a used bike but can never find one
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stay away from Walmart, Kmart, Target, etc.
Check out your local bike shops and ask. Some provide used bikes on consignment.
Online retailers like Performance.com are OK.
amazon.com, walmart.com.etc
GVHbikes, Ital-Tecno, craigslist, velonews have a classified section and roadbikereview.com have a classified section.
For used bikes, theres craiglist, Mtbr (www.mtbr.com) have a classified section.
For strange bikes, depending on the level of bike that you want.
www.pinkbike.com
it have everything you could want in an online bike site
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