Distance on a mtb

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I've toured on a mountain bike and also ridden rides up to +70 miles a day (on knobbly tyres). Its really up to you want distance you want to cover on them. changing to slicks or semi-slicks will make it easier though!

 

[jowwy]

I don't think my MTB (26" wheel) can take 2.4" tyres. What does that make it?

It makes it a mountain bike - its just my 29er can take 2.4's thats all

 

[clid61]

Gone a lot off topic! See the O P post

 

[surfdude]

if your bike fits you and it is comfortable to ride then you should depending on you level of fitness be able to go miles and miles on it with no problems . changing the tyres to slicks will make it easier to ride on the road but with these you will miss out on that lovely looking track you just passed because you have the wrong tryes on

 

[albion]

I assume MTB = bike with full suspension.
A hybrid is much the same but with front or no suspension.

But maybe ignore the roads for now. You can do a long rides via 14 route 7 loops and it is tarmac in many sections.
Again the Tanfield Bowes paths make another good long distance loop (hybrid or MTB)

Some people simply lock their suspension for road rides.

 

[MikeW-71]

So a hybrid is really just. A mtb with slicks?

Sorry about the op, should have been more clear. I was referring to the gears, cogs and chain and if they were designed for the same job but put on a variety of bikes.

A lot of the time, yes.

The drivetrain will do it no problem at all. The chain on my MTB is exactly the same as the one on my road bikes. I recently rode mine 27 miles each way on holiday and back on knobbly tyres. It was fine, but I will use a different saddle next time. You'll find it slower and harder work than a road bike that's all.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

A lot of the time, yes.

The drivetrain will do it no problem at all. The chain on my MTB is exactly the same as the one on my road bikes. I recently rode mine 27 miles each way on holiday and back on knobbly tyres. It was fine, but I will use a different saddle next time. You'll find it slower and harder work than a road bike that's all.

Brilliant, so different types of bikes CAN have the same components on them. I have decided to stay clear of a new mtb for now and focus on deciding which endurance ride I like.

I'm going to set our cycle to work scheme up at work and then head out looking for a bike. I might not buy one soon but it will happen at some point this year. I'm not after a full blown racer though

 

[PlymSlimCyclist]

I've ridden my MTB 100 miles (coast to coast), plus other events, and I'm predominantly a road cyclist.
I bought the MTB to help with weight loss, and it's done exceptionally well, and I'm already looking forward to my next bike (CX), but I have reasons to that purchase.

My MTB has a lock out front fork (which is permanently locked), plus slicks. But as others have said, it's about what you want. Are you happy with the work you're putting in currently?
If so, keep at it, if not, then that's your choice.

Edit: I also commute on a daily basis, plus various other rides and rambles, and I keep the same tyres on. Hope this helps?