Road Bike Mountain Bike Size Conversion
Warning i m not always safe hack your bike at your own risk in this video i decided to dust off my old mountain bike and convert it to a road bike.
Road bike mountain bike size conversion. However this is something many people overlook. Mountain bike size chart. 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. Riding a mountain bike on the road may seem out of place but it s actually quite common.
The idea stemmed from local pro racer brian schworm. Try aim for something with minimal central tread although with a slight amount of side tread. Most bikes whether road or mountain are now measured in metric units but you may find some manufacturers that still size mountain bikes in inches. For standard hardtails our mountain bike size chart should be a god send.
Throw them in the bin and buy some mountain bike slicks from your local bike shop. Get rid of the old knobbly tires which were more suited to the off road than the main road. So make sure you look at a tire size chart and try a full suspension mountain bike for size before buying. The mtb is a from about 1997 and.
For many of us mountain bikes are less expensive more durable and feel safer than slick road bikes. In today s video i will show you the conversion that i did to make my favorite bike my off road and on road bike. Some brands such as moots even mix the two. Whether you are interested in road or mountain biking picking a bike with the correct frame size is very important.
First thing to change on your new road steed is the tires. Bike frame size chart. Mountain bike sizing can be affected by suspension and your tire choices.