F111 Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 I own a Scott spark 940 MTB and want to get a road bike because we also do a lot of road races. What will be the best carbon vs alloy? or must I carry on just riding with my MTB fitted with slicks.
bj horn Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 I own a Scott spark 940 MTB and want to get a road bike because we also do a lot of road races. What will be the best carbon vs alloy? or must I carry on just riding with my MTB fitted with slicks.29'er with slicks is a sin jmic 1
Dazshell Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Carbon if you've got the bucks or find a deal on The Hub. Just make sure the components are decent. Shimano 105 or equivalent or better. PS. Whatever you get you will upgrade before you can say Ultegra. Edited September 6, 2013 by Dazshell CASSIE1975 1
Nickster Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 29'er with slicks is a sinIts better than feeling like a tool when you ride your knobblies on the tar Surv0MTB 1
jmic Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) 29'er with slicks is a sin Nope, it's a few levels worse than a sin. If you have the cash, carbon... Does not only weigh less, but gives a smoother ride as well. (Less road vibration). Edited September 6, 2013 by jmic TK-Sp3cialiSt 1
Danger Dassie Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Either or Edited September 6, 2013 by danger dassie
M L Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Ag jeez, just go ride your bike mrbaker, MTBc and Kavandje 3
Madlight Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 The prophets of doom have said that after prolonged and hectic braking some carbon clincher rims can overheat and delaminate.... but carbon looks oh so cool..... who cares if it explodes when you go down Mt Ventoux?.... Carbon tubbies if budget isn't an issue I say.
F111 Posted September 6, 2013 Author Posted September 6, 2013 What can I do my buddies ride the road races and I must do it on the mtb I spent more on the new wheel set than a entry level road bike
SwissVan Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013  Its better than feeling like a tool when you ride your knobblies on the tar Knobblies are like nipples, the bigger the better and you should never feel a tool when using them  Jewbacca, Mopkop, ChunkyMonkey and 1 other 4
Jewbacca Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Knobblies are like nipples, the bigger the better and you should never feel a tool when using them Eish bro.... I like you analogy but hubcap size 'knobblies' are not cool. I prefer my 'knobblies' little and pert. OP, if your friends make you ride on the road get new friends.... mrbaker 1
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