|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Stupid MTB vs. Road Bike frame sizing question
On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:26:21 GMT, Bob wrote:
Stupid question: In general, if you are building an MTB/rough surface bike where you will be sitting in a more upright position but you are sticking with a 700c wheel... does the frame need to get a couple inches smaller ? Am I totally whacked to do this on 700c wheels or am I just into Sheldon territory ? Mountain bike guys call an MTB with 700c wheels a "29er." Mostly you're better off with more standover height on an off-road bike, since whenever you stop or catch a fall you'll probably be on uneven and/or loose ground. Anyway, nothing all that weird about using the larger wheel for offroad. You'll find plenty of suitable tires, wheelsets and frames for the job. What've you got in mind? Ron |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Stupid MTB vs. Road Bike frame sizing question
"RonSonic" wrote in message ... On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:26:21 GMT, Bob wrote: Mountain bike guys call an MTB with 700c wheels a "29er." Hmm. I'd call it a 'cross bike Lee |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Giant frame sizing - daft question | Paul | UK | 7 | March 5th 05 09:31 AM |
Mountain bike wheels + Road frame? | Jim Rogers | Techniques | 8 | February 26th 05 03:40 AM |
Rec.Bicycles Frequently Asked Questions Posting Part 1/5 | Mike Iglesias | General | 4 | October 29th 04 07:11 AM |
Is it better to upgrade the components on my 10 yr old frame, orbuy a new bike? | Paul | Mountain Biking | 9 | May 30th 04 11:50 PM |