Hi,
I just started commuting to work again today after a long time. (15 miles each way along English country lanes) on a late 90s Specialized Hard Rock.
There is no way I can afford to go out and buy a road bike but I am just wondering how much extra time and effort it is costing me to commute on an MTB instead of a road bike.
I have put slicks on it (which I rescued from a guy at the dump) - though it still has wide handlebars. there is no suspension. I am guessing that it cant be much heavier than a road frame. So is really that bad a solution?
I am a beginner - I managed an embarrassing 12mph average today - though I can get it up to 16mph.
Any advice for a beginner?
Cheers,
Joe
I just started commuting to work again today after a long time. (15 miles each way along English country lanes) on a late 90s Specialized Hard Rock.
There is no way I can afford to go out and buy a road bike but I am just wondering how much extra time and effort it is costing me to commute on an MTB instead of a road bike.
I have put slicks on it (which I rescued from a guy at the dump) - though it still has wide handlebars. there is no suspension. I am guessing that it cant be much heavier than a road frame. So is really that bad a solution?
I am a beginner - I managed an embarrassing 12mph average today - though I can get it up to 16mph.
Any advice for a beginner?
Cheers,
Joe