By changing your gearing you can make sure you are riding more efficiently along roads.
Mountain bike setup for road.
Compared to road bikes they have the following characteristics.
Mountain bike gearing is low to allow you to traverse rocky terrain and to do so slowly.
Then draw a line where the top of the book touches the wall.
To make your mountain bike better for riding on the road you need to reduce the factors that make your bike suitable off road.
Mountain bikes are harder to set up than road bikes because they face so many competing demands.
Add air in 10 psi increments and each time repeat the process until you reach the required sag.
Suspension systems on some bikes absorb shock for a more comfortable ride.
If you are going on dirt roads and such hit the rear suspension lockout to make it like a hardtail bike.
If your focus is climbing and cross country xc you ll want the most pedal efficient stance.
Now your ideal mountain bike seat height is 109 of that length.
Your seat will be high your head low and your back at at least 45 degrees.
The distance from that line to the floor is the length of your inseam.
Suspension tires gearing.
You can also lean against a tree wall or a workbench.
Set the angle and position of the saddle.
For many of us mountain bikes are less expensive more durable and feel safer than slick road bikes.
If you are trail riding leave it as is.
Here are the secrets of great bike fit first your riding style matters.
Too low a gear can be just as bad as having to ride too high a gear.
A more upright cycling position that lets you enjoy the view.
How to set up a mountain bike in 7 simple steps 1.
If you have your mountain bike set up for awesome singletrack action there s a good possibility that your tires won t suit riding on the pavement and if you plan to quite a bit of riding on the road i would suggest looking at other tire options to suit the road.
Get a xc mountain bike with a rear suspension lockout and follow it up with an extra set of wheels with road tires.
You want to do this as riding on the road is easier than riding offroad.
Riders convert mountain bikes because it s their only bike or to try their first granfondo road group ride gravel grinder or simply to commute.
Can you ride a mountain bike on the road without changing tires.
Pretend it s a mountain bike seat.
One option is to have a friend face you straddle the front wheel and hold the handlebar.
If you require less sag simply add air to the shock if you require more sag lower the air pressure.
Many manufacturers will have a suggested sag setting but if not we recommend a base setting of 30.
Mountain bikes are a fun way to exercise and connect with nature.
Bikeradar this may sound obvious but it s critical to.
Fatter tires with rugged tread for stability and durability on off road terrain.
Make sure your heels are firmly on the floor and your legs straight.
Set your saddle height start by setting your saddle height.
