hennbell
Guru
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta , Canada
get the mtb some slicks and all is good. I ride an Trek 8500 in the snow and wind of Canada. I use knobbies most days, and have spikes on the ready if we get an ice storm.
MTB Commute
- Thread starter AncientWyvern
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subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
yes, usual commute is 3 miles each way unless the weather is nice then it gets a lot longer 
, has been known to be 20 mile circular route . Was in central london for a few weeks at back end of 2010 and did it on the MTB ( no road bike then) . will sort your legs out good and proper.
, has been known to be 20 mile circular route . Was in central london for a few weeks at back end of 2010 and did it on the MTB ( no road bike then) . will sort your legs out good and proper.
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AncientWyvern
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Mid Bedfordshire
Looks like I have nothing to worry about! Thanks for all your comments :-)
Peteaud
Veteran
- Location
- South Somerset
Trek 8500 - hell of a lovely bike
akb
Veteran
- Location
- Potton, Bedfordshire
To be honest, it all depends on the surfaces you will be riding on for your commute. If it is predominantly track/trail then you should be good as you are. If mainly road, some hybrid road type tyres may be better suited to make the first few journeys easier! Or full on Road Tyres for full road riding. Also if riding road, may be an idea to lock your suspension if you have that option.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
jonny jeez
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chislehurst, Kent, UK
Ay....but no "wronger" than Chitty does (she's looking a bit crossed eyed in this shot...bless)Hutchinson Top Slick2's - about as close to a road tyre as you'll get. Not particularly puncture proof, but fast, light and only 1.2" wide. Don't take them off road though !
Looks wrong, but it was fast....
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Ay....but no "wronger" than Chitty does (she's looking a bit crossed eyed in this shot...bless)
Those tyres are huge !
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My commute is 30 miles roundtrip. I use my GT Avalanche hardtail with hybrid tires 3 days a week, year round. It is a mix of 70% trail to 30% road so I lock-out the front suspension for the road sections. It's worth using decent puncture-resistant tires, nothing worse than punctures on a regular basis. I have Schwalbe Marathon+ and they have been brilliant!
