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<blockquote data-quote="Rob Timmerman" data-source="post: 96719" data-attributes="member: 172"><p>Re: Bikes?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Trek 1.1 actually looks to be on the inexpensive side for a road bike...</p><p></p><p>What type of mountain bike, and what condition is it in? I rode a (hardtail) mountain bike with city slicks (26x1.5 Specialized Armadillos) as a commuting bike for several years, for trips up to about 20 miles each way, and only upgraded to a 'cross bike because it was cheaper to do that than to replace the drivetrain and wheelset I wore out. A new set of tires can make your existing mountain bike a completely different animal on pavement.</p><p></p><p>I'll agree that the fit is the most important step, as well as a good seat. Test-ride as many bikes as you can, including some at the very top (or above) the range you are looking to spend. Differences in frame geometry can make a big difference (and if you have big feet, you may not like the cross bikes, as you may have interference between your foot and the front wheel). Weight matters, but only when you are accelerating. A heavier frame will handle "slower", but doesn't actually ride slower on flat ground or on long rides.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and rim brakes *will* destroy your wheels over time, so disk brakes are a good option if available.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rob Timmerman, post: 96719, member: 172"] Re: Bikes? The Trek 1.1 actually looks to be on the inexpensive side for a road bike... What type of mountain bike, and what condition is it in? I rode a (hardtail) mountain bike with city slicks (26x1.5 Specialized Armadillos) as a commuting bike for several years, for trips up to about 20 miles each way, and only upgraded to a 'cross bike because it was cheaper to do that than to replace the drivetrain and wheelset I wore out. A new set of tires can make your existing mountain bike a completely different animal on pavement. I'll agree that the fit is the most important step, as well as a good seat. Test-ride as many bikes as you can, including some at the very top (or above) the range you are looking to spend. Differences in frame geometry can make a big difference (and if you have big feet, you may not like the cross bikes, as you may have interference between your foot and the front wheel). Weight matters, but only when you are accelerating. A heavier frame will handle "slower", but doesn't actually ride slower on flat ground or on long rides. Oh, and rim brakes *will* destroy your wheels over time, so disk brakes are a good option if available. [/QUOTE]
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