OMG I rode an MTB

[graham56]

Just bought a hardtail myself,a Kona. Doing the C2C on June 24 and there was no way i was taking a road bike.

 

[Bigtwin]

Road biking is all about hard, punishing, brutal, physical sole-destroying effort, that feels good when you're done and the endorphins kick in.

MTBing is about enjoying it while you're riding, and feeling knackered after the ride.

 

[graham56]

Road biking is all about hard, punishing, brutal, physical sole-destroying effort, that feels good when you're done and the endorphins kick in.

MTBing is about enjoying it while you're riding, and feeling knackered after the ride.

Thats just how i feel at the moment -ah bliss.

 

[TVC]

Road biking is all about hard, punishing, brutal, physical sole-destroying effort, that feels good when you're done and the endorphins kick in.

MTBing is about enjoying it while you're riding, and feeling knackered after the ride.

Point 1: I like the pain

Point 2: Whilst out walking in the Peak District I find most MTBers pushing their bikes up hill , and those who actually do ride up the gradiants are in such a low gear I overtake them at a stroll . Then when they get to the top they jump on and belt down the other side with such looks of fear on their faces I think they can't possibly be enjoying it


I have however discovered a way of simulating the effect of rolling resistance afforded by MTB tyres when on my road bike - I wait until I come accross a dead Badger, then I tie it to my seat post with a long piece of string and drag it behind me.

 

[snapper_37]

BOAB - I did have to read the title of this thread twice

MTBing is great fun!!!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I like to ride road and MTB, though my MTB was out of action for over a year. I repaired it recently and have enjoyed getting back on the bridleways again. There are some very good ones round here.

I can't understand why roadies wouldn't enjoy getting away from the traffic for a while and seeing places that a road bike would struggle to get them to.

I can't understand why MTB riders wouldn't enjoy the exhilaration of riding a good road bike from time to time.

I usually do about 2 road rides to every MTB ride.

I am old enough to remember the days before MTB's. We used to do the off road, rough stuff, on our road bikes, great fun, fond memories. I haven't been off road for years.

 

[ColinJ]

I am old enough to remember the days before MTB's. We used to do the off road, rough stuff, on our road bikes, great fun, fond memories. I haven't been off road for years.

Unfortunately, so am I!

I bet your tyres were bigger than 23C though? As a child, I'd cycle anywhere on my road bike but I reckon the tyres were probably about 35 mm cross-section.

I had been doing gentle offroad on my Basso road bike while the MTB was out of action - just towpaths and gritty or packed soil cycleways. Anything more than that and I feared for my tyres and rims. I certainly wouldn't do steep rocky descents on it.

 

[Cubist]

Just get out and ride. MTBing is great fun, demanding, and puts you in some wonderful scenery. I suppose you'd have to go back to a sticker I saw in a Landrover the other day...it read "You can go fast, I can go anywhere."

I am fortunate enough to live in a part of the country where there are wonderful rides and bridle paths on the doorstep, with hills and moors aplenty. MTBing gets me out there.

 

[fossyant]

Snap - I've missed the MTB stuff for a few years - the old work horse is back to full flight now, and it's great - no suspension, but it's fast....

You need to 'mix it up' riding bikes....good for the soul...

 

[yenrod]

I like to ride road and MTB, though my MTB was out of action for over a year. I repaired it recently and have enjoyed getting back on the bridleways again. There are some very good ones round here.

I can't understand why roadies wouldn't enjoy getting away from the traffic for a while and seeing places that a road bike would struggle to get them to.

I can't understand why MTB riders wouldn't enjoy the exhilaration of riding a good road bike from time to time.

I usually do about 2 road rides to every MTB ride.

I rode the 'roady' - off-road the other week on a track - brought back all the memories...

Road biking is all about hard, punishing, brutal, physical sole-destroying effort, that feels good when you're done and the endorphins kick in

.

MTBing is about enjoying it while you're riding, and feeling knackered after the ride.

So very very true - times ive been riding and your past the 'red' and into 'hell zone' ive lost count - maybe its a hard-bastard ! sport.

You need to 'mix it up' riding bikes....good for the soul...

Maybe I need to get an MTB as I soo miss it; - I started on an MTB well ATB (remember them ) instead of a custom roady frame ?????????????

 

[Bigtwin]

Maybe I need to get an MTB as I soo miss it; - I started on an MTB well ATB (remember them ) instead of a custom roady frame ?????????????

For sure - variety is the spice and all that. I mix it up all the time - I'd hate to be doing just the one. Oh - and 'bents. And a tandem. And a CX...

 

[willhub]

It's about 1 year 6 months since I've ridden a MTB, I want to try one again just to see how much slower I am on them

Apparently when you are up to speed it's not much harder to maintain than a road bike?

 

[monstadog]

Most of the MTBs I see are ridden ON road anyway

I was on NCN 65 yesterday on my road bike not really off road, but hard packed gravel, not sure the panniers and bar bag helped the handling though

 

[Bigtwin]

Apparently when you are up to speed it's not much harder to maintain than a road bike?

All depends on the tyres for practical purposes - rolling resistance is the biggest factor. On the flat, once the weight is rolling, it makes no difference, till you accelerate or decelerate. Obviously, heavy bikes are harder work uphill than lighter ones, but a decent MTB is likely as light or lighter than a cheap old road bike/hybrid anyway, so it also depends on the terrain profile of your ride.

Sometimes, on rolling terrain, a slightly heavier bike is actually nicer to ride, as you have more momentum and don't slow as rapidly on every uphill, but carry your speed from the downhills better. Overall speed may be lower, but it's less variable, which makes for a more relaxing ride if speed isn't your be all and end all.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

what does it matter what you ride so long as it makes you smile?