how about these with a road bike giant defy 2, lots of climbing in mountainous trerain?
42576
They may be fine, but I would still prefer road shorts for alot of on off saddle climbing.
42577
I use them for both mountain and road biking--they are not very baggy hence fairly aerodynamic for mountain bike shorts. I am still confused that some people think that they are undersized; I am 5 ft, 7 in tall and weigh 155 lb, wear a 32 in inch pant, and the smalls fit just fine.
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Sure, I ride with a couple of folks who do. Keep in mind you need a mountain bike shoe then. Most people use them on mountain bikes though because they shed mud well. Any pedals work as long as you have the right shoes/cleats. Road shoes and their associated cleats are lighter, but mountain bike shoes and their associated cleats are better for walking in.
1102946
Its a tough pedal. I live on an island so, there is really not much in the way of hills but, even small/short hills can be somewhat tough.
517965
David Brinkmeyer is spot on with his answer. It is a great bike but if you are going to be hauling a load you should step up to higher quality bike with more gears and better brakes.
1680291
It should not be too big for you, but it is definitely not built for rocky surfaces. It is a road bike, with narrow tires for speed. You'll want a mountain bike or hybrid for rocky trails.
1825791
I would go with a "Tri Bike" They are set up differently than a standard road bike.
893623
This wouldn't be a good rack for a road bike, its more on the lines of mountain, hybrid bikes. I don't think 2 inches would fit, unless u know how and can make modifications.
1590031
For sure. Great metal pedals. Just make sue it is the correct size for the bike.
588127
This style and actual bike would be a good choice. It should be manageable in terms of weight versus size.
461525
If I understand the question correctly, yes. The larger numbers of teeth on the largest cog are useful for maximizing the torque you apply to the rear wheel from a given amount of crank torque, and that's useful mostly for going up hills. I installed the largest size on my road bike this spring because I had some rides scheduled in hilly terrain (particularly, the Redbud Ride). That said, a nice low "granny gear" can be pretty convenient for any sort of riding on any kind of bicycle, I think. Good luck!
389048
I don't think so. Those are road bike pedals and spd cleats are for.mountain bike pedels
553205
I'm not aware of any of the bikes you are referencing. The key points to this bike that some others don't feature are a thicker durable frame for rougher terrain, the amount of gears, the double suspension, and the full sized wheels.
1966344
Certainly. Note the tires are narrow, not as a mountain bike. More as a road bike.
294002
I think this bike would be much too heavy for that purpose. You need a bike with a lighter frame. This is more a commuter road bike not suitable for competitive races.
169148
Bumpy roads should be fine. Not sure about trails because this is a hybrid, not a mountain bike. However, if you want to do off road biking, you can change out the tires for ones that are better designed for that kind of riding. I don't need a mountain bike and have never ridden trails with mine so I can't tell you whether the suspension is sufficient.
678748
If your going to be hitting a lot of bumps, I'd go for a straight mountain or a cross bike. This bike is more of a street bike and the skinny tires do not like potholes. Other than that, I like it a lot. And for you the 50cm.
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They are great for riding a "mountain bike" on pavement. Nice and smooth and quiet. They are very light and thin though, so off road use should be limited to well groomed trails. Rocks, thorns, or any other sharp terrain would be a killer.