MTB Frame Vs Roadie Frame

[SystemParanoia]

Are there any disadvantages to using a MTB from with roadie wheels, against just having a road bike in the first place ?

[Hard-Drive]

Weight, geometry, wheels are different sizes, brakes won't fit, the list goes on.

You can look at a hybrid, a set of slicks for your MTB, or a cyclocross bike instead.

[theboymoon]

Depends on what you want to use it for. Commuting to work, you could build a bike relatively cheaply and bung some slick tires on.

Otherwise, for anything more serious....

Hard-Drive said:

Weight, geometry, wheels are different sizes, brakes won't fit, the list goes on.

this post is correct!

[SystemParanoia]

well, its because i want to build a fixie ( groan ) but as cheaply as possible, so it will most likely be a cheap steel mtb frame from the back of a scrapmongers van.

how narrow can you get wheels/tyres for mtb's ?

[mk1fan]

My Inbred commuter runs 700c wheels no problems - you just run disc brakes.



Depends what you want to use the bike for. MTB frames make great commuting and touring bikes - although bar ends are an essential to give you hands a break.

If you're wanting a training bike for use on the road then a road bike is the best option.

[SystemParanoia]

The thing is, i have my Fun Offroad only MTB, i have my geared Roadie.

this fixie thing is an itch i have to scratch.

i'll find a use for it somewhere, just wondering about the possibilities.

there are sometimes road frames on the scrapmans van... should i just hold out till i find one of them instead?

i buckle the whells on my roadie quite often ( dont ask ) would 700c hybrid wheels be more durable?

[SystemParanoia]

MTB Frame with hybrid wheels ? ?



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unfortunately its pretty hard to find a non 'pimped' fixie pic lol

Edited by SystemParanoia on Thursday 28th May 13:51

[SystemParanoia]

oook, called a friend that collects scrap, he's got a couple bikes for me to look at

great will post back pics, and probbably keep updating the thread as a project

[mk1fan]

Try a set of Touring rims if you keep buckling wheels. Heavy mind. My Inbred has a set of Sputnik rims. They've stood up to the 110kg pay load of me and my work gear through the London without issue.

[SystemParanoia]

Free Bike obtained ( minus rear wheel.. )

And Stripping has commenced





Also went out and purchased some 26" x 1.5" slicks, after playing about with a bike that has them, they were perfect for my needs

[SystemParanoia]

whats the best way to strip paint from a bike ?

[snotrag]

Nitromors, green tin version.

Read the instructions carefully, DO IT OUTSIDE an do it with VERY BIG GLOVES on. It is horrid stuff, but usefully is a very good at stripping paint!

You'll also need wire wool a wire brush, scotchbrite, and a big cardboard box / plastic sheet to do it in.

[SystemParanoia]

thanks for the nitromors tip... omg it burns!

but ive decided to use a paint scraper.. i like the way it looks.. it will rust in stripes, which is nice ( i hope! )

now, im going to need a gold chain, gold front gearset, gold rear bolt on cog, gold stem and handlebars.


preferably lol

oh and a brown seat.

dunno what look im going for, but im sure it will be stty

[SystemParanoia]

although next time.. i think ill use an angle grinder + wire wheel... or just pay to get it acid dipped and poweder coated lol.

but for now... cheap cheap sttyness lol

[SystemParanoia]

1.5" slicks




only on the front wheel at the moment, as im currently sourcing a disk front wheel to bolt my rear cog onto

[racingsnake]

Hasn't that frame got verticle rear dropouts?
How you gonna tension the chain or is it just the photo that's misleading?

[SystemParanoia]

looks like it.

guess ill just get a tensioner, or remove links or something.

worst case, ill get the angle grinder out

[SystemParanoia]

Purchased a bolt on cog for a Disc brake front hub

[Chris71]

Hard-Drive said:

Weight, geometry, wheels are different sizes, brakes won't fit, the list goes on.

You can look at a hybrid, a set of slicks for your MTB, or a cyclocross bike instead.

All true. But depending on your intended use I'd seriously consider a hybrid.

I've got a very 'urban' commute - on and off raised cycle paths, bad surfaces, potholed roads, traffic etc. and far from being a compromised halfway house I found a hybrid to be ideally suited to the job. It pedals like a road bike (or as near as makes no difference to a hefty MTBer like me) and yet has a very solid feel and mountain bike style stability. An added advantage is the flat bars and curiously upright riding position give excellent visibility, which is a real bonus in traffic.

[mk1fan]

Won't a front hub be too narrow for the rear?