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.
2101212
the tires on this bike are wide but they lack the deep treads like you would find on a mountain bike. I bought this bike for my mother who uses it strictly on the sidewalks and roads near our house, so i cant say for certain that it excels at tackling loose gravel.
615152
like the bike a lot, should be OK for you, but I agree will not get you up a hill...you need more power...
724198
120. The breaking Power is not so good. And the 1st gear changes too quickly. So you don't have time to enjoy it when climbing a hill. There are instructions one the net on how to fix that. And use a front brake to be safe. Cheers
2224587
Yes. The difference between mountain and road pedals is in the shoes they are compatible with, not the bikes. Pedals are standard across all bike types.
1325261
Yes, I do think so. Maybe even 2 adult road, commuter type, bikes. I have a small snow blower in mine. Hope this helps.
1070770
It is probably a little higher tooth count than you would want on a road bike, it will work, but it's designed to go up steep hills in a off road setting with 34-36T. Road bikes are made for speed instead of climbing offroad terrain. Hope that answers it for ya
1059222
These work very well on mountain bikes. They would be very difficult / impossible to mount on a road bike. SKS Raceblades work very well for road bikes.
98266
Yeah, but they are more made for the trail which I know they are great for, climbing up hills in when you get off the bike. On the road though, I feel like a road bike shoe would work better as there is no extra spiky tread that makes it harder to walk when you get off the bike on the road. They're quality though. As for pedals, look up Shimano clipless pedals and you can get a nice set for under 70 bucks. All Shimano pedals I've used are awesome.
2046056
You could run an all terrain tire such as Toyo Open Country AT2 or Nitto Terra Grappler if you would like or a mud terrain such as Toyo Open Country M/T or Nitto Trail Grappler
1161964
If your riding in a pretty trash free environment you can expect over 2000 easy, but I ride in an area that usually forces me to retire a set due to cuts before they wear out. But they are smooth and good handling over all. Good for climbing, less to push with more pushing..
1892609
My feeling is that the ratiios are mediun and high. I use this bike for urban ride I'm very happy with the product.
1257423
I also swapped out a pair of Kenda 26 X 2.1 Knobby Tires that came with the Mountain bike (Diamondback Response) with these. No problems.Since I'm mainly doing asphalt or hard road riding, it's good to get some street tires. You can really feel the difference.
1347393
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.
2109433
Yes, they can be installed on mountain bikes. I think it'll be easier for them to be installed on mountain bikes compared to road bikes.
1875968
Yes, you should have no problems. The BVs are quite roomy. We ordered a couple of sets for a 350 mile bike tour from PA down to DC along the GAP and C&O.; They held up just fine hauling gear for a couple of Boy Scouts. Took a chance with the less expensive panniers, and thus far it has paid off.
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It's probably better suited for long distance riding than mountain, but if your going that far daily you might want to look for more of a road bike. I hope that helps.