Mulalo.ramonedi Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I god myself a road bike after two years riding an MTB(40% Off Road, 60% Road) riding. I find it extremely hard to climb hills, the very same ones on the road i used to ride with my MTB.My road bike is just under 10kg with pedals, my MTB was way above 15kg. Will it get better with time or should i get the same Cassette setup i had on my MTB onto the road bike ? The MTB was also 9 Speed, what should i take into consideration if i decide to go this route ?
Escapee.. Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I god myself a road bike after two years riding an MTB(40% Off Road, 60% Road) riding. I find it extremely hard to climb hills, the very same ones on the road i used to ride with my MTB.My road bike is just under 10kg with pedals, my MTB was way above 15kg. Will it get better with time or should i get the same Cassette setup i had on my MTB onto the road bike ? The MTB was also 9 Speed, what should i take into consideration if i decide to go this route ? Just pray harder
Reg Lizard Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Must be the gear ratio: road bike ussually 53/39 (in front) while your mtb would probably have a 42/32/24...so you will be spinning more on the climbs with the mtb and grinding uphills on the road bike... Maybe you should wait a month or so before changing anything...you might become use to the gear ratio on the road bike! If not, you can maybe change to an 11-28 or 12-27 casette at the back
droo Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Road bikes = *** off until you get stronger. The gears are not kind. You won't be able to fit a MTB cassette because a road derailleur doesn't have the range to accommodate it - as Reg says, the biggest you can go is 27 or 28 teeth at the back.
'Kaze Pete Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Man up and become a roadie! 52/39x(11-25) is good for most races, including The Jock
velomonatiCT Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Rule #5 52/39 11-25 come join the real cyclists
Rapunzel Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 ...pulled my old steel road bike out for a road race a few years back. Still had the old 52/42 up front and 12/21 at the back. We really used to crunch gears back in the day lol!
Dgas Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I god myself a road bike after two years riding an MTB(40% Off Road, 60% Road) riding. I find it extremely hard to climb hills, the very same ones on the road i used to ride with my MTB.My road bike is just under 10kg with pedals, my MTB was way above 15kg. Will it get better with time or should i get the same Cassette setup i had on my MTB onto the road bike ? The MTB was also 9 Speed, what should i take into consideration if i decide to go this route ?Where did you get a road bike that weighs 10kg? Take off a few kg's and the climbing will be easier. Jokes aside that is the normal gearing on a road bike. A 9 speed cassette is a bit outdated but you should be able to climb up any hill with that. I have a 11 speed 11 /25. Riding the Cradle I don't get off the big chainring.
Thomo Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Consider compact cranks if things don't work out as they are.
Chro Mo Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Years ago I bought and restored an Panasonic DX5000. The guy had done a 2:45 on it in the Argus. 53/42 and 11/21 - Biopace nogal! Those were hard men.
Baracuda Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Have a look at your cassette.I have them same issue - had a 11-21 and it was brutal on some hills. There are Shimano Tiagra 11-30t or 12-27t which should help alot http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-tiagra-hg50-9-speed-road-cassette/rp-prod387 After that compact crank.
Pure Savage Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Have a look at your cassette.I have them same issue - had a 11-21 and it was brutal on some hills. There are Shimano Tiagra 11-30t or 12-27t which should help alot http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-tiagra-hg50-9-speed-road-cassette/rp-prod387 After that compact crank.Get the above mentioned cassette and if that does not work, look for a compact crank
Falco Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Road bikes = *** off until you get stronger. The gears are not kind. It works both ways. I've ridden road for years, no hill too big no speed too high, recently got my first mtb and I am absolutely kakking with that thing. Two different worlds, one set of legs. The legs just need time to adapt to a different style of riding.
Wez-O Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Consider compact cranks if things don't work out as they are.Go this route or get a 11-28 casette if you find the hills are still a problem...
droo Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 It works both ways. I've ridden road for years, no hill too big no speed too high, recently got my first mtb and I am absolutely kakking with that thing. Two different worlds, one set of legs. The legs just need time to adapt to a different style of riding. This is true. Road = power, MTB = torque. Two very different kinds of strength.
Allrounder Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I run a 12/25 and a compact crank. The compact helps. took my wife down from a standard 53/43 to a compact and her avg speed improved. Make sure your wheels and bearings everywhere is loose and working.
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