Road tyres on MTB

Philinmerthyr
Philinmerthyr Posts: 135
edited September 2012 in Road beginners
I've taken the first step towards becoming a road cyclist. :lol:

Today I fitted road tyres to my MTB. The wheels look a bit strange but I'll get used to them. :?

It should improve my bike for winter training in prep for buying a road bike once the worst of the winter weather is out of the way and I've proved my committment so my wife is convinced I should spend the kids inheritance. :roll:

First ride later tonight, I'll see what difference it makes. 8)

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  • Lazarus
    Lazarus Posts: 1,426
    It will make a huge difference :)

    So can we expect you to be wearing a Merthyr CC kit next year ?
    A punctured bicycle
    On a hillside desolate
    Will nature make a man of me yet ?
  • ♠ChumBucket♠
    ♠ChumBucket♠ Posts: 388
    Pump 'em up to their max rated pressure (or near) & you should be pleasantly surprised. :wink:
    B'TWIN Triban 5A
    Ridgeback MX6
  • nbuuifx
    nbuuifx Posts: 302
    I've just switched my MTB tyres back to the big knobblies for my commute, the idea is:

    A) they're tubeless / puncture proof
    B) My commute is only 5 miles each way so it adds a bit of resistance!

    It's just the noise that makes me laugh when you try and push it a bit on the road the knobblies don't half get noisy!
  • Philinmerthyr
    Philinmerthyr Posts: 135
    Lazarus wrote:
    It will make a huge difference :)

    So can we expect you to be wearing a Merthyr CC kit next year ?

    There is a long way to go before that.

    Got a guaranteed place in the London 100 riding for beating bowel cancer. Lots of weight to lose and fitness/speed/endurance to build.

    Good start though. Ridden 80 miles this week and lost half a stone. Rode a route 3 miles an hour faster tonight than last Tuesday. A combination of tyre change and other factors I suspect. :)

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