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bicycling
28. August, 10:22 Uhr

Hello there, I'm wondering if I should upgrade my MTB turned hybrid, or sell it and save up for an actual hybrid bike? I got a [Talon 3 27.5 2022](https://www.giant-bicycles.com/int/talon-3) last year as my first serious bike, but I've been mainly using it on roads so I turned into a "hybrid" by changing the XC tires for something better for roads (Maxxis Detonator), and changing to a butterfly handlebar for comfort and "road bike" positions. Still, I've never gone past 11.8 average mph with it on my usual rides. Oh, my usual rides with it are 2-hour fitness rides on the road once every weekend. Speed and lighter weight aren't too important to me since it's mainly for fun, fitness, and occasional long-distance commuting. Having more of those would be nice for sure, and I can't decide if it's worth it to upgrade to a (alu? carbon?) rigid fork, or more drastically, sell it and save up for say, a Giant Fastroad, Giant Escape, Merida Speeder, or flat bar Triban RC120 to get those speeds/weight savings as well as larger wheels. For sure, upgrades or keeping it until it breaks is a lot more economical than selling it and getting a "real" hybrid, but again, I'm not sure if upgrades/buying a new bike is worth it or if it will actually make me faster. I'm currently leaning on getting a rigid fork just to be done with it. Thoughts? **Why not road bikes?** I also prioritize comfort, thus hybrid bikes, but I do want to try road bikes too. It's just kinda hard to drop cash on one just to find out later that it's not for me. There are tons of cheap Chinese bikes (Mountainpeak, Trinx, etc.) here in the Philippines though, but you can understand why I'm a little wary about trying them.

bicycling
23. Juli, 16:59 Uhr

Hi! I am trying to make my wifes trekking bike (romet gazela 4) more capable off-road. Basically turning the knob from trekking towards mtb on that bike. Due to some spine / back problems she needs a low top tube frame. Getting on something even little taller than the romet, like ghost square cross bike is a challange. We tested about 20 bikes in a store, and nothing allowed her to get on/off without pain. She will use the bike mostly for shorter rides, sub 50k. We are weekend warriors, just trying to stay fit, and I want to remove all the obstacles possible for her, even if it means creating some for me :) What I plan on doing to the bike: * replace the front wheel for one without the dynamo, install some small battery lights in place of the factory ones * Install wider tires - though about maxxis ramblers. How can I know the will fit besides reading the width? Tire wall heights are different , which will put the widest part of the tire deeper into the frame / fork, right? * Replace drivetrain from whatever the 3x7 monstrosity is, to 1x11 or 1x12 - to the the dinner-plate sized largest sprocket for easy climbs that are easy on the knees. * eventually replace the front shock to air shock, save some weight and possibly fit 29" wheel in the front. Any tips appreciated, I am handy with tools, but bikes are not yet intuitive for me. Have a good day!

bicycling
14. August, 09:22 Uhr

Hi everyone, I'll try to keep it as brief as I can (will propably fail though :D ) **Background:** I've bought a used hard-tail a few years back, which I used mostly for pavement, with some light gravel and hard pack. The bike had a pair of schwalbe racing ralphs on it, which got punctured after a couple years of use and "wear and tear". I enjoyed riding this bike on the streets very much and would like to continue doing so, however I think there might be a better option when it comes to the tires. **Traits I would like them to have:** \- *tubeless* (this was the first time on tubeless tires for me - I had great fun using them) \- *"puncture-save"* (should be somewhat resistant if I happen to run over glass or nails etc. when biking around town) \- *durable* (ideally a tire that lasts 10.000km + if thats even possible) \- *grippy on (wet) pavement* (the main issue I had with the racing ralphs was the grip on wet road, I had a few scares when the bike decided to take on drifting, luckily I managed to catch myself without falling) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I understand of course, that these tires are not made for road use, and you shouldn't drive aggressively on a wet road no matter what tire you use - however I think there should be options, that are better suited for this use-case. The new tires will be used more or less in equal conditions i.e. mostly road (90%+), some light gravel and hardpack, "loose over firm" at most. I also want to start learning manuals, bunny hops wheelies and such to increase my abilities controlling the bike. **So far, I have come up with the following tires, that I imagine could fit my wants:** \- Maxxis Crossmark 2 \- Continental Race King (2?) \- Schwalbe Racing Ralph \- Vittoria Mezcal \- Panaracer gravel king sk (maybe?) The tires will go on **26" mavic crossride (disc) rims**. ​ Any suggestions, recommendations, experience? Thanks :)

bicycling
16. Januar, 14:32 Uhr

Hi! I'm a bit surprised I couldn't find a good answer on the Internets, despite this potentially being a typical problem. Given a fairly standard family of 4 people (2+2) and their 4 bicycles, how do you transport bikes in a car? Four bikes are too heavy for a roof rack, especially now that the kids have grown up and have adult-size bicycles. It used to work on my previous car with smaller bikes, but won't work anymore due to weight limit for the roof/rack. Same applies for the tow hitch bike rack -- 3 MTBs and 1 e-Bike would be too heavy for most of them, and frankly just the sight of 4 bikes on a hitch rack is frightening. I'm seriously considering getting a family van (like VW T5/T6) to carry the bikes inside, but according to my measurements standard-length would NOT fit bikes even with the front wheels off, if I keep the second row of seats. The only viable option seems to be a long-wheelbase van. Any solutions? Thanks!

bicycling
09. April, 19:06 Uhr

Hello everyone, I hope those kinds of questions are allowed, as I didn't see anything regarding this in the rules section. My Cube Analog 29" just got stolen and as my bicycle is the only way I can get around I need to get a new one. While I loved my MTB, I'm not sure if it's still the best fit for me. I am currently living in Berlin, Germany. While an effort is being made to create new and better cycling ways we still have lots of streets where roads are terrible, even some small roads with cobblestones etc. I will mainly want to use my bike here. That being said I also do big bike tours every other year (around 1000km within a week was the average of the last tours) and hence want a bike that can endure those journeys and don't feel too uncomfortable meanwhile. On those tours, we had roads, gravel roads, forests and sometimes some sandy-ish trails. I am willing to spend up to 1000€ and while I am open for other brands, as I have been very satisfied with Cube so far I have looked into 1. Cube Nuroad (Gravel bike) 2. Cube Nature Pro (Cross bike) 3. Another MTB (I'd look into which specifically once I decided which category to go for) As I am not really familiar with Gravel Bikes - they are promoted to be suitable for road and "off-road"ish. Is that really a thing? They look very road bike-y. Would this be a good choice for big cycling tours and my daily commute? As for the cross bikes, they feel like a MTB with slightly less grip on trails. Do they really offer an advantage on the road compared to MTBs? My concern with an MTB is that I miss out on speed on the road. I did go to a bike park once in the past and it was fun and while I would not be able to do this with the other two bikes, I would be okay with missing out here and/or renting one when being there. ​ Which of the bikes would you recommend to me based on the information given - I'm also open to completely different suggestions. ​ Thank you very much, everyone.

bicycling
28. Januar, 14:12 Uhr

VeloNews News Mountain Mountain Endurance MTB pro Monique ‘Pua’ Parmalee killed by motorcyclist Parmalee—best known as "Pua Mata" on the U.S. MTB scene—was 42 years old when she was struck and killed by a motorist on Wednesday. January 27, 2023 Fred Dreier Share this Email Icon Join VeloNews.com Create a personalized feed and bookmark...

bicycling
27. Januar, 19:59 Uhr

VeloNews News Mountain Mountain Endurance MTB pro Monique “Pua” Parmalee killed by motorcyclist Parmalee—best known as "Pua Mata" on the U.S. MTB scene—was 42 years old when she was struck and killed by a motorist on Wednesday. January 27, 2023 Fred Dreier Share this Email Icon Join VeloNews.com Create a personalized feed and bookmark...

bicycling
04. Dezember, 22:47 Uhr

I want to find a vintage mountain bike to convert to drop bars for touring and gravel riding. I would like insight on what I should look for. I plan on either getting long pull brakes, or short pull brakes and switching the v brakes to cantilevered (using cable mounts). I also plan on using the mountain bike derailleurs and running bar end shifters. Would bar end shifters like micro-shift be viable for this? Would the indexing work or would I be stuck with friction shifting? As far as I understand MTBs also have much longer top tubes, so I should find something that has an effective top tube length similar to my current road bike? I will also accommodate a stem with higher rise so my position isn’t too aggressive. I assume I should find a MTB a size smaller than what I would normally ride since drop bars will extend the reach. What should I look for in a vintage MTB to do this conversation besides the top tube length, reach, and seatpost height? Also will my seatpost inevitably be ridiculously high? Should I consider steerer tube diameter if I want to run a threadless stem? I want to do this conversation rather than buying a new gravel bike because I would… A: like to save some money. A new entry level gravel bike would easily run me $1200. I imagine I could find a suitable vintage MTB for $200 and I could the spend max $500 on parts for conversation. B: I would like to work on something myself and learn about bikes along the way. I imagine I’d also feel pretty romantic about a bike I worked on myself. C: I just think MTB to drop conversations are really cool Please lend your thoughts and experience, or dissuade me from doing this all together. I’ve also considered finding a vintage touring bike although I don’t know if they’d accommodate the tire clearance I want. Thank u!

bicycling
26. November, 01:13 Uhr

I ride my Specialized Chisel (100mm aggressive xc bike) almost everyday on my local trails and am looking to get a bmx bike for around $500. Is there a bike that would be good for a smooth transition, I'll be riding park and street. Thanks!

bicycling
15. Juni, 03:00 Uhr

i see biking channels use the front largest sprocket sometimes, what gives?

bicycling
13. März, 08:47 Uhr

A year ago I bought a cross grx 9 2021 bike, and a little while ago a cross sl9. What I really liked about these bikes was the rockshox fork with springs (because I can't stand the suntour air fork the cross guys sometimes use), the 27.5" wheels (again, I can't stand the 29" ones) and the value for money. I'm now looking for one of these two bikes for my girlfriend, but on any site I go to they are all out of stock. What recommendations do you have for some bikes similar to these, with rockshox forks, 27,5" wheels and in a price range of \~600 euros (650 dollars) ? Thanks in advance :)

bicycling
10. Oktober, 14:02 Uhr

Hi, I'm buying a new MTB after a long time and I'm clueless about bike geometry, parts etc. I have a budget of about 600€ and I'm between two bikes: Cube Aim Pro and Ballistic Taurus-S (Ballistic is a Greek brand). Both are 2022 models and 29ers. Now I like the Taurus much more as of looks but that's all I know about. Also it is considerably cheaper than the Cube. As I know nothing about bike parts, I'm not really fit to compare the two so I wanted a little help with that from someone with experience. Is the Cube that much better quality-wise? Because if the difference is not that big, I'm willing to make a compromise on quality to get the bike I like best and also save some money. You can see their full specs on the following links: ​ [https://mtbdatabase.com/bikes/2022/cube/aim/2022-cube-aim-pro/](https://mtbdatabase.com/bikes/2022/cube/aim/2022-cube-aim-pro/) ​ [https://kassimatiscycling.gr/en/shop/bicycles/mountain/cross-country/ballistic-taurus-s-29-bike-48cm](https://kassimatiscycling.gr/en/shop/bicycles/mountain/cross-country/ballistic-taurus-s-29-bike-48cm) ​ ​ Also if you would suggest another mtb at around the same price please let me know. Thanks a bunch!!🙏🙏 ​

bicycling
05. April, 17:10 Uhr

So I've got a bit of a situation. I've got holiday to take and wifey can't take as much. So it's gonna have to be a trip with the lads! I was thinking some sort of MTB trip would be sick. If it means staying by some mountain where you could do downhill riding, or even if there's an option where you could rent bikes and do like a several days journey and bring camping gear, doesn't really matter to me. The requirements are: 1. Able to rent bikes (The other lads don't have bikes. Also if there's EMBT option would be cool) 2. Needs to be as budget friendly as possible. 3. Needs to have fun riding 4. We live in Sweden so needs to be in Europe so we can find cheap flights or do a roadtrip. This could be an EPIC trip, all tips are welcome! Do anyone have any good experiences with trips like these? Any nice suggestions to share? Also. Feel free to share any other cool experiences you've had that sound similar and worth sharing!

bicycling
30. Oktober, 19:19 Uhr

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bicycling
18. September, 16:44 Uhr

Hi, I've recently got myself a gravel bike, always having MTB in the past and I've got a couple questions. My MTB brakes feel a lot better, they are quiet and inspire confidence when braking, give a lot of feedback. They are cheap shimano mt201 with 180mm discs. My gravel got SRAM rival 160mm. I've bedded them the same as my mtb but they squeek all the time, under heavy braking front one judders and sounds like for is resonating, I never trust them so go very careful and they also give no feedback. Is there something wrong with them? Second question regarding handling, MTB feels a lot more planted and manuverable, gravel feels twitchy? I'm in between sizes so MTB is a bit too big, gravel might be a bit small. Would a longer stem help with how it feels? Thanks a lot.

bicycling
11. Oktober, 22:20 Uhr

We are used to see more gravel bikes with a drop bar. Can I use gravel tyres 27.5 on my MTB that currently has mtb tyres 27.5? Would like to use gravel tyres as they fit better riding on roads than a mtb tire does and they are faster of course.

bicycling
31. August, 21:54 Uhr

When it comes to the difference between road vs. Mtb, speed is one of the main ones. Now I want to "convert" the existing mtb into a road bike (speed is the main reason) with the least expensive option. What are the options here? I was thinking of starting by getting a pair of 27.5" road tires with their own set of frames and install a cassette that is similar to the existing one. This way I would be able to just switch the wheels to go from the mtb to road one. How does this sound?

bicycling
05. März, 16:17 Uhr

Hello, Can someone share the experiences of switching from MTB to road bike? I just sold my Canyon Stoic 3 (amazing bicycle but very slow haha) and I was looking into buying Triban RC 520, but I dont know if I am going to regret this...since it's definitely not gonna be as comfortable riding Triban as it was riding Canyon Stoic 3, but the reason I want to switch is speed, I just dont like slow bicycles...Stoic 3 with its 1x11 gear was way too damn slow( i know that it's not made to be fast but still...) I have never ridden a road bike, all my life used to ride mountain bikes, before stoic 3 I had one bike with 3x8 gears and that guy was way faster than stoic, so I dont know if I should just buy cheaper mtb with more gears or should I go with road bike...but my main question is how was it for you when you switched from mtb to road bike? Share the experience! Thank you!

bicycling
21. September, 16:13 Uhr

Hey, guys. \*TL;DR at the bottom. I've been riding a lot and 2 years since I've went full MTB. Got a 140mm Air Boost fork, new DT SWISS hubs, XT groupsets, all the juice. So, my bike now feels super stable and allows for more tricky terrain. My problem is the saddle. I'm a bigger guy, around 110kg. Recently I purchased a Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo X-CROSS TM SF, which was supposed to be for cross country experiences. Unfortunately, it's super super stiff. My buttcheeks and everything that's having contact with it hurts after rides. So I thought maybe my body is adapting to the new saddle, so I should allow 2 or 3 more rides. But it's not getting better. Even with a memory foam cover, it still feels uncomfortable. So, I'm searching for a proper MTB saddle that will feel comfortable when I'm sitting a lot on the bike, because sometimes reaching the descent requires like 20-30km of riding and hillclimbing. Ultimately I'm looking for a good cross country saddle. I've read some posts in the subreddit and a lot of people are recommending Ergon. I did the calculator on Ergon's website and I'm getting SM Pro as a result, but it looks super thin just like the Selle Italia. I'm currently looking at Ergon SR Allroad Core Pro, which seems to have a lot of padding that will hopefully be comfortable. The Ergon SM E-Mountain Pro looks like it has a lot of padding too, since it's for E-bikes I suppose it's made for a lot of sitting. Already posted at r/MTB, I just wanted to take more advice before buying. Thanks! TL;DR: I'm a bigger 110kg guy, who has the perfect bike now, the but saddle is a problem. I bought Selle Italia X-Cross, but it's super stiff and uncomfortable. Now I'm looking at Ergon. Which one should I get?

bicycling
06. Juni, 23:42 Uhr

I'm a beginner and just learning about how to choose a bike to replace my 15 years old, way to small, actual bike. I'm looking for a bike for some miscellaneous requirements. - 95% of the time will be for commuting - some occasional offroading mountain biking - evaluating some longer road trip experience Since gravel bikes are way to expensive for my pockets (sub 500€) and I don't want drop bars, I decided that I prefer to slap some gravel tires on a different bike and call it good enough. Now my decision is between an MTB and a road bike with the following point for me of interest. MTB (rockride explore 500) - 29" wheels - front suspension - 15 kg - single speed at the front and 10 on the back ROAD BIKE (triban rc120, definitely not an extreme road bike by any mean) - 700mm wheels - no suspensions - 11kg - up to 38mm width tyres (maybe 40mm) - 2 speed at the front and 8 on the back I tend to prefer the road bike since from what I read online 4kg difference ain't that little and for offroading a bigger tyre will be good enough even if lacking from a suspension. I prefer it because I think it will be a better fit for commuting in the city and the longer trip hypothesis. On the other hand, couple of people I talked to referred to the 29" wheels as an incredibly huge deal and I should definitely go for it without esitating, which sounds as an exaggeration to me. Beside, on this I prefer the single speed in the front since is one less thing to worry about, and idk if having the front suspension is worth the extra 4kg.

bicycling
07. Mai, 21:53 Uhr

New to riding MTB but wondering if one eventually get used to the hard MTB seat and if so, how often and for how long does one need to ride for the behind to stop hurting eventually? I'm honestly thinking of getting a more comfortable seat only because after 30 minutes or so I can't seem to continue sitting on the seat provided with the bike.

bicycling
25. August, 16:26 Uhr

are there any helmets that work well for both road and mtb use? Something that I can take the mtb visor off and won't look out of place on a road bike? I need new helemts and was thinking about just getting 1 to replace both of my old ones

bicycling
17. November, 19:18 Uhr

What mountain bike should i get? I've never used one before but ive ridden/ raced road/ gravel/ track bikes for the past 10 years. im looking to spend like 1-2k for a used or new one and around the same for gear, tools, upgrades. I normally fix and build all my bikes so im not too worried about getting them fixed if i get a used one. are there any brands you guys recommend? i live in NJ and theres lots of MTB "Parks" here. the one ill probably use the most is going to be 6 mile run which i believe is single track (i really dont know the terminology or what it means) if that explains the kind of riding ill be doing ​

bicycling
11. November, 07:18 Uhr

Hi. I'm looking at buying a new mountain bike.Found a Lapierre Edge 9.9 for about 640usd (i live in Sweden and it's 6995sek). Its the 2021 model, but it's new from LBS.Would you guys say that this is a bike worth buying for my first mtb, or should I wait and find like a Trek/Scott or going all out and buying a full suspension from Marin/Focus/Vitus/Norco?The main terrain around here is forest paths and more technical terrain. Appreciate everyone's input. Bike in question is in the picture. https://preview.redd.it/f5bypjvg6ozb1.jpg?width=1731&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9dbdaf857ad8cce4e9e95a66c0a9bba5aaaad8b

bicycling
03. November, 19:23 Uhr

Hello! I used to mtb all the time when I lived in TX and the west coast but now I’m in Florida and well….its Florida. What are some good places to start for road bikes (brands, speed,etc) with the goal of doing triathalons again (did xterra in the past). I’m also hoping to use the bike as a commuter bike. (Height 5’4) I know the sizing for road bikes are different. Appreciate the help!

bicycling
01. November, 09:17 Uhr

Hiii, im planning to get a new bike in the near future. Should i get a new mountain bike or a road bike. I have a mtb but the frame is definitely too small for me. Im tempted to get a road bike but i dont knowww...

bicycling
07. Oktober, 05:57 Uhr

So i have a mtb, and the grip is super hard and painful to ride with I dont really go long distance but i use the bike a lot I want to buy a new grip that is softer and less painful But, since i am going to throw away this grip Why not try to use tennis bar tape on the grip i have rn I am still thinking if i should do it or no

bicycling
16. September, 13:29 Uhr

I am new to cycling to please read my questions in that context. I have an MTB. I want to use bicycle for short commutes and may be occasional weekend rides (under 10-20 miles). I don't want to invest in a new hybrid bike. I live in an area with pot hole filled roads and a lot of traffic, with no dedicated cycling lanes, so I am riding through made traffic of unregulated motorbikes and cars and trucks. My current cycle is Btwin rockrider 340. 21 speed. 1. I notice that my bike is slower. I mean, I am cycling in the highest gear, cranking the pedals with Max effort and I see other cyclist calmly passing me by. They have bigger 31C wheels. So feels like I am not getting the mileage for my efforts. What can I do to fix it? 2. Sometimes when I need to take a turn, I try to signal with my hand. Which leads me to hold the handle bar with just one hand. This makes the cycle very imbalanced. So for every turn where I have to slow down even a little bit and I have to give a hand signal, I eventually have to stop and put my feet on the ground. Is it a skill I need to learn or is it something I need to fix on my bike? (I ask this because I remember, as a child, being able to hand signal easily or even "Look ma' no hands!" easily. Sorry if these are noob questions. Looking to get into a more active lifestyle and cycling seems perfect. expecting to learn here. :) Thank you!

bicycling
15. September, 20:43 Uhr

Do you actually improve anything by riding your mtb on road? I probably get better at swearing but is this actually some form of training for road cycling?

bicycling
15. September, 19:07 Uhr

For some reason, the thin tires on road bikes scare me. I'm thinking about buying one of these and ride on roads because that's where I usually ride. Is it okay to keep riding MTB on roads? Or would you suggest to change over time? Anything that I should be aware of? I just feel more safe riding bikes with thicker tires lol

bicycling
12. September, 03:23 Uhr

I recently started biking and have built somewhat of a stamina where I was able to do 50km however afterwards my legs were dead. I'm just wondering if flat terrain as well as having a proper road bike would make things easier rather than the hilly area I reside in as well as having a MTB?

bicycling
23. August, 13:45 Uhr

Hi, Last month my bike got stolen. A group of people broke down our apartment door last month middle of the night, took all the bikes from the parking lot, and scratched almost all the cars. It is very strange that you hear about such events on the news and think that it will never happen to you. Anyway, my stolen bike was a Merida Big Seven 300. I used it mostly for transportation. An MTB is required due to bad roads. What I liked about my old bike was its weight and good suspension system. It also allowed me to occasionally ride on non-extreme trails on weekends. The brake system was very solid and I think it had an aesthetically pleasing frame. My budget is under $800. So I know I can't choose a very professional bike. Thank you in advance.