abcdefg Posted December 4, 2013 Share Hi Guys, Is it fair to say that a road bike can be cheaper that an equivalent Mtb? Say comparing a basic aluminium frame in each case with average components? And then the million dollar question, whats more fun? Mtb or Road cycling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 4, 2013 Share HmmmmmBoth codes have their joys and limitations.Borrow a bike for each code and see which one you prefer before putting your money down. Generally, MTBs are more pricey - more alu, more parts. Edited December 4, 2013 by ' Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyluis Posted December 4, 2013 Share Ooh eh eh.... Don't go there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted December 4, 2013 Share The less parts the better .My SS is my favourite and also the cheapest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted December 4, 2013 Share Many more cheaper entry level mtb's to choose from than road bikes. When getting into the sport, a mtb is more versitale as it can be used both on and off road. A road bike can well ... its a road bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 4, 2013 Share Many more cheaper entry level mtb's to choose from than road bikes. When getting into the sport, a mtb is more versitale as it can be used both on and off road. A road bike can well ... its a road bike. Don't say that, someone might just drag that certain video out again with Dogma doing tricks. Shhhh! Yusran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted December 4, 2013 Share Did he just go there? Oh no he didnt......oh crap he did.... Yeah try both (if you can) and see which works for you. Mtb is more versatile, so it could be better to buy mtb first. You can do on road and off road. But for me.. Nothing beats sitting in a pace line riding in the drops at an insane speed! Glorious absolutely glorious. quintonb and Ryan's dad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted December 5, 2013 Share Many more cheaper entry level mtb's to choose from than road bikes. When getting into the sport, a mtb is more versitale as it can be used both on and off road. A road bike can well ... its a road bike.Why is that? You don't get much below the 5K range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted December 5, 2013 Share In this choice the mtb always wins. With a spare set of wheels or tyres a mtb can be a (slightly slower) road bike. Like the tankman said - a road bike cannot be a mtb. More fun? Road biking does have the strategic appeal but here's something to ponder. Road racing you park in a parking lot and race on roads you can normally drive on. Mtb to park on a farm/nature reserve and ride trails that aren't always open to the public. Mtb 1 - Road 0. Cuppa Bru, LazyTrailRider, SeeKooigaap and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeKooigaap Posted December 5, 2013 Share In this choice the mtb always wins. With a spare set of wheels or tyres a mtb can be a (slightly slower) road bike. Like the tankman said - a road bike cannot be a mtb. More fun? Road biking does have the strategic appeal but here's something to ponder. Road racing you park in a parking lot and race on roads you can normally drive on. Mtb to park on a farm/nature reserve and ride trails that aren't always open to the public. Mtb 1 - Road 0.+1Mtb 2 - Road 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Vader Posted December 5, 2013 Share You can probably do more structured training on a road bike ( on the road ) and, in general , the maintenance is cheaper, but a MTB is a lot more fun and versatile. I sold my road bike a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted December 5, 2013 Share Don't say that, someone might just drag that certain video out again with Dogma doing tricks. Shhhh! I was thinking about exactly that, Martyn Ashton and his tricks ... thats why I stopped myself from saying a Road bike can only be ridden on the road! But no one else (the majority of us at least) cant ride a road bike like he can! Why is that? You don't get much below the 5K range Yes you do, Axis, Avalanche, Peerless and some other weird names, wont exactly call them MTB's ... they look like MTB's but its main function is more a bike of transport than a bike you want to put through its phases in the mountain or rough terrain. R2k, R3k (Axis A90 with coil fork), R4.5k (Axis A70 with hydraulic disk brakes) Road bikes you are going to start looking at R7 to R8k with some very basic components.Round about R8k for a Sora bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udxcob Posted December 5, 2013 Share Maintenance is my only gripe when it comes to Mtb Caerus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongDonkey Posted December 5, 2013 Share Maintenance is my only gripe when it comes to MtbYup more than double the time in the workshop getting hangers straightened, brakes fixed, rims true'd (dunno how many e's there are supposed to be) etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted December 5, 2013 Share And then the million dollar question, whats more fun? Lets see MTB ... Singletrack, jumps, berms, dropoffs, mud, rocks, river crossing, sand, bunny hops, jeeptrack, technical riding, quick thinking, decisions, the unknown, nature, no cars, exploring, mountain ranges, traction, fresh air, wheelies, breathtaking views. Road ... tar, cars, exhaust fumes, wheel sucking, fast, strategy, team work You decide! Based on a smile factor, I cant stop myself from smiling waaaaaaaaaaaay more on the mtb than on the road bike. Edited December 5, 2013 by Tankman SeeKooigaap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted December 5, 2013 Share Maintenance is my only gripe when it comes to MtbOne word...SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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