Road Bike With Mountain Bike Wheels
Not all mountain bikes use 26 wheels which most of these comments assume.
Road bike with mountain bike wheels. 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. Best thought of as the halfway point between a road bike and a mountain bike a hybrid takes the comfy riding position of a mountain bike and pairs it with a lighter frame and fast rolling wheels. Discover our exclusive b twin mavic bike wheels for road mtb leisure and kids bikes. Riding a mountain bike on the road may seem out of place but it s actually quite common.
If you re bike is in need of a makeover a new pair of wheels is one of the most important elements to upgrade. 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. 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. Order now and enjoy free delivery over 30 and 365 days return.
Just like road bike wheels mountain bike wheels aren t all the same and they are definitely a different type of wheel than a road bike. Improve the performance of your bike with a new set of wheels from halfords. While you may enjoy both road and mountain biking you re not likely to ride one bike for the same type of riding as each bike is designed for specific the specific riding style. We ask for your understanding as you may experience delivery delays.
For many of us mountain bikes are less expensive more durable and feel safer than slick road bikes. We ask for your understanding as you may experience delivery delays.