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Post by centerfire on Feb 3, 2007 13:17:15 GMT 8
Hi guys, im new here in this forum, just want to ask help from you on how to convert my MTB to an On-Road Bike. What should be done first? i have an TREK 4300 stock. Thanks! MORE POWER PINOY MTB!!!
Regards,
Centerfire
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Post by king on Feb 3, 2007 18:08:31 GMT 8
basically you just have to change your tires to 1.5" slicks or less. just change the tires again if you want to use it off road.
you can also later change suspension fork for a rigid one, and your gruppo mtb parts for road components (cranks, derailleurs and cassette) but at that point you may just as wheel have built a road bike.
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jacklero
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Haha! Mine is longer!
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Post by jacklero on Feb 4, 2007 2:06:01 GMT 8
yup work with the tires, if you still plan to use your bike on dirt roads, opt for nimbus (reverse thread pattern much like the tires of cars) tires instead of slicks this way you don't have to keep on changing the tires for on/off road use.
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Post by jakecastle on Feb 4, 2007 4:15:53 GMT 8
Having a fork with a remote loack such as Suntour AXONs are a great help. Instant rigid forks from 100 mm's of plush air suspension on the fly:) Really helps a lot.
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Post by centerfire on Feb 4, 2007 20:06:49 GMT 8
Thank you guys for the tips, i actually changed my tires to 26x1.75 continental road tires, what are the good mix and matches of on-road parts? do i have to change my handle bar to a straight bar?  |
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jacklero
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Haha! Mine is longer!
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Post by jacklero on Feb 4, 2007 20:44:47 GMT 8
Cool tire choice (and the thread pattern is awesome: Continental CityRide I assume) I use the same on my road hybrid. If it wont be much of a killer ride single speed on-road far simpler and makes for a really lighter bike, a flat bar may be a good idea though not a necessity, makes for a lower riding position suitable for road use.
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