Mountain Bike Wheels For Road Bike

Another factor in mountain bike wheels is choosing tubeless or regular inner tube style.

Mountain bike wheels for road bike. The smaller wheel will handle better and with a wider tire riders will have more traction. Riders convert mountain bikes because it s their only bike or to try their first granfondo road group ride gravel grinder or simply to commute. Assuming compatability with the rim width which may require wider tires see the sheldon brown article linked above you could run some 700x35 or larger road tires without much issue unless you ve got really wide mtb rims. Riding a mountain bike on the road may seem out of place but it s actually quite common.

For many of us mountain bikes are less expensive more durable and feel safer than slick road bikes. Mountain bike rims are much wider to accommodate the wider tires of mountain bikes so most road bikes narrow frames won t work with wide mountain bike tires or wheels but some frame designs may be compatible. 29er bikes use the exact same diamater rims as 700c road bikes. Newer gravel bikes also have the option to run 700c wheels or 650b wheels.

However a larger wheel size with a narrower tire will have less rolling resistance. We ask for your understanding as you may experience delivery delays. Improve the performance of your bike with a new set of wheels from halfords. If you re bike is in need of a makeover a new pair of wheels is one of the most important elements to upgrade.

However the introduction of 29 inch mountain bike wheels which are the same diameter as the road bike s 700c wheels means there is potential for interchangeability. Halfords range includes front wheels rear wheels wheel sets and even parts spares for all your cycling needs. Order now and enjoy free delivery over 30 and 365 days return.