I bought a mountain bike in March. I ride mostly bike paths throughout Melbourne and I love finding hills to conquer. I thought I would hit the dirt trails a lot but much prefer the sealed paths and even roads. (gravel and loose dirt scares me but I love speed).
I have been eyeing off road bikes and like how they are designed for efficiency.
Anyway, have I chosen the wrong type of bike? Are the paths around Melbourne better suited to mountain bikes than road bikes.
I also have been looking to get into group rides and the road cycling community seems to be much much bigger, but I doubt I would be able to keep up with people on road bikes. (I'd love to do some amature races for fun).
Should I trade in the mountain bike for a road bike? Or should I do something to make my mountain bike faster such as slicks and different gearing?
Any advice would be great.
By chance if anyone is looking for a swap, I have an Apollo (Raceline) Enduro. SRAM X7 gear, very nice bike.
My mountain bike
I have been eyeing off road bikes and like how they are designed for efficiency.
Anyway, have I chosen the wrong type of bike? Are the paths around Melbourne better suited to mountain bikes than road bikes.
I also have been looking to get into group rides and the road cycling community seems to be much much bigger, but I doubt I would be able to keep up with people on road bikes. (I'd love to do some amature races for fun).
Should I trade in the mountain bike for a road bike? Or should I do something to make my mountain bike faster such as slicks and different gearing?
Any advice would be great.
By chance if anyone is looking for a swap, I have an Apollo (Raceline) Enduro. SRAM X7 gear, very nice bike.
My mountain bike