Virenque said:I was thinking about turning my MTB to cyclocross bike, but it will cost too much and I don`t know if it`s possible! If we will have cyclocross races over the winter, I will already buy one! But we don`t have them anymore for plenty of years now! It will be great training over the winter because running is boring and it`s too cold to go on road..
That is why I would like to try it, not necessarily to actually compete in cross but to improve handling. I was wondering your thoughts if offroad MTB riding improves handling to the extent cross riding would. I would think cyclocross riding would help more, as the bike set-up is "similar" to the road bike with the drop bars, etc. while MTB is just so different.racer dave said:Oh, and it's unbelievable how much it improves your handling abilities- I've gone on about 4 rides and I can already feel a difference!
I'd say for sure. Anything technical (relative to road) like cross or xc will definitely help the handling skills. I'm no expert, but I don't think it should make too much of a difference if you're using a mtb and not a cross bike. Yes, the position and handlebars might be similar to a road bike, but in the end, you're tuning the same skills that you'll be able to translate onto the road, no matter what you're riding in the dirt.li0scc0 said:I was wondering your thoughts if offroad MTB riding improves handling to the extent cross riding would. I would think cyclocross riding would help more, as the bike set-up is "similar" to the road bike with the drop bars, etc. while MTB is just so different.
Thanks, Steve
I don't know where you live, but in Iowa, for Cross Races, there is a seperate category for Mountain Bikes. The Categories here are Cat 1-5 races, Mountain Bike, Single Speed, Junior, Women, Masters...NegrosP said:guys could you use a mtb in cyclocross or what should you change on you roadbike. before you can cyclocross with it
You can use a MTB for cross, I just might put some skinny tires on. Depends on your road bike. If it's not super super delicate, and you don't live in an area with super muddy courses, just through some cross tires on.NegrosP said:guys could you use a mtb in cyclocross or what should you change on you roadbike. before you can cyclocross with it
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