How Does a Mountain Bike Differ From a Racing Bike?

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Tip 1 - Mountain Bikes vs. Road Bikes

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by hdrg | permalink

The naked eye might catch only the superficial differences between a road bicycle and a mountain bicycle. And while there are some crossovers, the two are essentially designed to serve entirely different purposes. Here’s how they both stack up. Mountain Bikes vs. Road Bikes >>> [pagebreak]

For further reading: http://www.mensfitness.com/life/outdoor/mountain-bikes-vs-road-bikes ^[1]

Tip 2 - Racing Bikes Vs. Mountain Bikes | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hannah Piterman | permalink

A racing bike and a mountain bike are completely different, from their riding position to their smallest components. Racing bikes pay rigorous attention to weight and aerodynamics for the fastest possible performance. Mountain bikes invest heavily in shock absorption and traction for off-road experiences. Each bike is available in an enormous range...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/275683-racing-bikes-vs-mountain-bikes/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - The Differences Between a Mountain Bike and a Road Bike | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sergio Viriato | permalink

For every possible type of terrain, there's probably a bike designed to handle it. Pavement and trails have very different surface characteristics that demand a specialized bicycle. The road bike, designed for pavement, has over a century of racing heritage and is the predecessor of every bicycle since. Mountain bikes were conceptualized much...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/438134-the-differences-between-a-mountain-bike-a-street-bike/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - 10 Reasons Why Mountain Biking is Better than Road Biking

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Doug Smart | permalink

There are so many reasons why mountain biking is better than road riding. Here are just 10.
Tags: mountain biking, road riding, mountain bike, road bike

For further reading: http://www.sacredrides.com/blog/10-ways-mountain-biking-is-better-than-road-biking ^[4]

Tip 5 - How do on-road mountain bike speeds translate to road bike speeds?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jeff Archambault | permalink

When cycling on roads on my mountain bike, I generally get around 10-12 miles per hour on a flat surface. What sort of speeds can I expect to get on a road bike?

For further reading: http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/1505/how-do-on-road-mountain-bike-speeds-translate-to-road-bike-speeds ^[5]

Tip 6 - How much of a difference will I notice going from a Mountain bike to a road bike?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by alexbirdie | permalink

I have a Mountain bike with 1.95 tyres on it. Most of the cycle path I take into work is fairly well paved/asphalted, I'm not going over any dirt tracks or anything like that although there is the ...

For further reading: http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/12947/how-much-of-a-difference-will-i-notice-going-from-a-mountain-bike-to-a-road-bike ^[6]