jlrscott Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 29" better than 26" MTB on road? I ride for fitness and to loose weight. Will a 29" mtb benefit me? Or stick to my 26"? I ride 90% tar and occasionally dirt/trails. Enjoyed the big red barn the other day but will be a once in 3 months or so affair. Suppose slicks will be a good option?
Cav' Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 If you ride on the tar 90% of the time, a road bike would be a better option not a 29er.
HOEKVLAG Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 It depends on what you mean with better. It might be faster for the same effort, but if your'e only riding for weight loss and fitness, why bother? If you're happy on the 26" - not injury prone, sore back, neck or hands - you might as well just stick with it.
jlrscott Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 ok ok let me rephrase lol... Was riding in Botha Avenue Sunday morning and guys on road bikes came swishing passed. Was just wondering will a 29" be "faster" than the 26"?
porqui Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 29 rolls easier than 26 so on road you want 29 - there were some guys on 32 and 34 that did the CTCT (serious riders) If you do mostly road then get road bike much easier but not as plush as mtb
Bub Marley Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 If you have a 26" already then keep that one and get you a road bike as you do 90% on tar. The 10% offroad you can use the 26er.
HOEKVLAG Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 ok ok let me rephrase lol... Was riding in Botha Avenue Sunday morning and guys on road bikes came swishing passed. Was just wondering will a 29" be "faster" than the 26"? Jip, the 29" bike will be faster, but still not as fast as a road bike, mainly due to the difference in gearing, i.e. when they go really fast you struggle to pedal quick enough.
jlrscott Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 If you have a 26" already then keep that one and get you a road bike as you do 90% on tar. The 10% offroad you can use the 26er. yes that's also an option. hmmm but those little tyres looks so prone to damage? also road bikes looks more expensive than an mtb? or is it just me? Something like this? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/181638-merida-901-race-lite-large-frame/
Bomberman Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 yes that's also an option. hmmm but those little tyres looks so prone to damage? also road bikes looks more expensive than an mtb? or is it just me? Something like this? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/181638-merida-901-race-lite-large-frame/As long as you run high pressure then they are fine. You will be amazed on the beating they can take
Gravity Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 If you have a 26" already then keep that one and get you a road bike as you do 90% on tar. The 10% offroad you can use the 26er.That is clear thinking....OP i think you should follow this advice. the only consideration would be the type of area's you spend the 90% on - lots of glass? or having to do lots of pavement hopping due to dangerous route etc.
Shebeen Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 29 rolls easier than 26 so on road you want 29 - I don't think that applies on the road with slicks and high pressure. all things being equal the 26 will be lighter, especially on the wheels where you need it. but ja. get a cheap and simple road bike...they go for miles and miles without nearly as much care as a mtb needs so ideal training bike.
jlrscott Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 Thanks guys so far, i agree getting a road bike also makes sens, just an example which one of these two?: 1. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/181638-merida-901-race-lite-large-frame/2. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/181544-specialized-allez-pro/
mudda Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 if you want a fast road 26er 1) replace the suspension fork with a stiff fork - save +800 grams or more depending on what suspension fork you have, and what fork you replace it with ... 2) replace those off road tyres with 26er slicks 3) drop weight and replace Aluminium parts with Carbon ... having said that ... I have used my off-road mountain bike to pass a few roadies ... so it also depends on fitness / training etc ... I think you can safely sat its not about the bike ?
jlrscott Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 agreed but it seems if i pedal flat out (max cadence of bike level road, if that makes sense ) my bike is slower. I measure my pedal top speed at about +-40km/h only. Max 44 km/h freeing downhill. So maybe also something to do with the gear ratios.
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