Lower my crappy MTBs rolling resistance on a budget.

[jimbobsimmonds]

Hi all. First time i have darkened the doors of the pedal powered section.

To cut a long story short this time last year I had my half decent mountain bike stolen. So as a quick replacement I bought some cast iron and concrete mountain bike off eBay. Tbh, I use the bike purely for fitness, getting too and from the gym and the occasional ride in the evening. So this bike will do that all just fine.

However. I am getting pissed off at how much slower I am (half me, half the bike) on this bike. So, on my crap 26 inch wheel MTB, what is the easiest way to lower my RR for say £30-40. Already adjusted and lubricated everything, was more thinking tyre/tube combo. Cheers!

Edit: forgot to say i use it mostly on road with the occasional light off-road work.

Edited by jimbobsimmonds on Saturday 28th March 18:41

[jimbobsimmonds]

Ilovejapcrap said:

Pump tyres up ?

Hopefully will help with re

Already hp at 70psi!

As for the 'ride more' comment. Really should have pre-empted that. I mean, i might just drag some bags of concrete with me

If I'm being honest I cycle post weights so I'm not riding on a full tank so to speak. Before I could complete my route in say 40 mins, it's now taking 65 mins. I attribute 10 mins of that to myself but the rest to the bike. What's more occasionally I go with my twin sister (PE teacher) who owns a decent bike. Before we both rode at the same pace, now she is pissing away from me. Which is embarrassing

Edited by jimbobsimmonds on Saturday 28th March 19:35

[jimbobsimmonds]

dudleybloke said:

Continental double fighter are a pretty good mix of grip and speed.
The main thing that will help is tyre pressure though.

Cheers. Any particular inber tube worth using.

[jimbobsimmonds]

dudleybloke said:

I'm not fussy about tubes, I'm currently using ones from poundland and they work the same as the dearer ones plus for a quid a go there's no excuse to not have a spare.

Thanks! Think i will buy a set of the Conti's and go MAMIL chasing again

[jimbobsimmonds]

Bought a pair. Cheers Dudleybloke. Been a great help!