{"id":449,"date":"2019-09-14T14:32:15","date_gmt":"2019-09-14T14:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mountainbikeexpert.com\/?p=449"},"modified":"2023-07-24T17:44:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:44:59","slug":"can-a-mountain-bike-keep-up-with-a-road-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mountainbikeexpert.com\/can-a-mountain-bike-keep-up-with-a-road-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Can A Mountain Bike Keep Up With A Road Bike?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Whether you want your favorite mountain bike to have the speed of a road bike or you\u2019re worried about lagging in the road cycling adventure next week, your primary concern would be how to bring the speed of the mountain bike on par with a road bike. In-depth research has enabled us to discover a viable solution to the problem, which we will share with you in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A mountain bike can keep up with a road bike after making some simple adjustments<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The modification is not as laborious as it looks. We\u2019ll elaborate on it all to show how smooth the process is. Keep reading as we break down the adjustments and the cautions to help make your mountain bike as swift as the road bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most effective tweak is to replace your knobby tires with high-pressure slicks. Mountain bikes are manufactured for rough hilly terrain, and knobby tires provide the necessary resistance and durability. However, their utility off-road turns into a liability on-road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Knobby tires increase the rolling resistance, whereas the slicks are lighter in weight, roll quicker, and dramatically increase the speed for the same effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can easily find slick tires that fit with your bike rims. It will work much better if you prefer 1.25\u201d-1.5\u201d slicks. Whether you afford it or not, you can have a spare set of wheels or put the slick tires on the existing rims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If a short budget does not hinder you, purchasing a set of spare wheels is advisable. This would give you the best of both worlds, simultaneously having speed and climbing ability whenever you want. In case you alternate between roads and trails with the same tires, 2\u201d slicks will give you the perfect freedom of mobility and endurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Choose Slick Tires in Place of the Knobbies <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n