My MTB has become a roadie/commuter

[bigfella]

What do you think?

 

[Muddyfox]

I quite like that ... how far do you have to commute ?

Oddly enough i've spent the afternoon taking all the mudguards ~ Racks and slicks off my Giant Terrago as i've just ventured into the dark side of skiiny wheels

I've just got to wait for it to arrive now

Simon

 

[wlc1]

Sorry.

Horrible.

 

[bigfella]

Many thanks, all things going well I will be doing 32 miles a day. Hopefully the bike is up to it!

 

[bigfella]

Sorry.

Horrible.

In what way, is it the mudguards? I'm sorry it doesn't float your boat.

 

[bonj2]

yeah, it is really. The front one's FAR too far above the wheel, which i suppose is because you've got suspension forks on there - but what exactly is the point of having suspension forks on a commuter?
don't like that seat post bag either - looks far too bulbous. Proper panniers would be much more convenient, more room, and look far better.

 

[bigfella]

Well its the bike I had from 2 years ago and hasn't been used. I needed to do something practical without spending loads. If all goes well and I enjoy the commute I will get a road bike.

You've got suspension forks on there - but what exactly is the point of having suspension forks on a commuter?

- as above

Proper panniers would be much more convenient, more room, and look far better.

- bit of a pig having a rack on there when I do want to do some MTB'ing. All I need to do is remove the bag in all of 20 seconds and maybe fit the MTB tyres back on. I must admit, I'm not overkeen on the looks but I didn't want to wear a back pack. It just needed to be practical.

 

[bonj2]

no need to make excuses for it, just remember to wear a paper bag over your head

 

[bigfella]

Hardly excuses, just reasons why I have done it.

Of course, if I had the money to spunk money on a new bike I would!

As for the last comment, thanks, I have a complex now and will never ride again.

 

[MacB]

BF, ignore the naysayers, you've made a great job of updating on the cheap. Your more expensive purchases are transferrable to other bikes if you decide to upgrade. You'll definitely do better on these modifications than you would leaving as was.

Keep us posted on the progress and especially anything that works really well or badly....thanks....Al

 

[Chr1s]

I like it, thats the good thing about having a MTB they are so flexible. Good work big guy keep it up!

 

[palinurus]

Similar to a setup I used for a good 11 years worth of mostly trouble-free commuting.

 

[cheadle hulme]

My "winter" bike is actually my summer MTB with Marathon plus tyres, mudguards and a rack just like yours. Knobblies will be going back on soon as I use the "summer" bike on the road instead.
Nowt wrong with the looks, utilitarian is good.

 

[montage]

I think it looks good and practical!

 

[andrew-the-tortoise]

Tidy commuting bike - looks solid, practical & reliable. Also a lot cleaner than mine!

Suspension forks can be useful on the road, if you can't circumnavigate potholes! [Got them on my commuting bike - just need to be set right.]