Considering a Road bike for commuting... good idea?
"Werehatrack" wrote in message
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On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:02:12 -0400, "Mike Beauchamp"
may have said:
I'm just wondering if purchasing a road bike would be more appropriate than
a mountain bike.
Road bikes, largely due to their narrow tires, tend to inherently be
more efficient. If the posture doesn't bother you, and your roads are
in reasonably good shape, a road bike is probably a good replacement
for the mtb.
At typical speeds, the efficiency of a road bike comes from aerodynamics. You
can get a similar position on any MTB, but the flat bar means you'll have to
stay in it. Road bikes are significantly lighter, which helps a little in
hilly country. The real problem with MTBs is that they're geared all wrong for
road riding.
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