Question for people with (kind of expensive) mountain bikes?

I have few dollars. I need a bicycle for transportation, so I can get to and from job. Someone has taken pity on me, given to me a 1000 dollar mountain bicycle. This is really for mountain biking, not just a streetbike made to look like a mountain bike. I do not have it yet, I will have to pick it up tomorrow. I haven't seen it, only been told about it.





I need to know, since this is a real mountain bike, will it be hard to pedal on the street? Also, if it has special pedals, can I ride it still with my normal tennis shoes, or do I need a special type shoe if it is a special type of pedals?





Thanks.

Question for people with (kind of expensive) mountain bikes?
i have an expensive mountain bike and i ride it on the street just fine. it's made for rough terrain, but i use it on city streets all the time.





just wear normal tennis shoes.
Reply:A couple of modifications are necessary for street use. One, you can put smoother tires on it, two, I would recommend that you swap out the pedals for a pair of conventional platform pedals. A good bike shop will assist you with these modifications. Oh, and if it has suspension, see if you can "lock it out" when you are on pavement. It will bounce too much when riding.
Reply:Depending on the tires - it should be fine on the street.


You could buy new tires (more slick and skinny) for like $10 bucks if you want.


ANd pedals - if it has clipless pedals - sell those on ebay. And buy you some platform pedals at a bike shop - about $20 bucks. YOu could ride clipless pedals with regular shoes....your feet may slip off occasionally.





You should be fine on this bike...or you could always sell it on ebay.....and use proceeds to buy something more fitting to commuting to your work...for about $300 bucks.





Who knows you may like riding a mtn bike.....
Reply:Mountain bikes arent going to be hard to just pedal around. They might actually be easier. And on most mountain bikes these days, the pedals are special, they require a clip on shoe. If you want to change the pedals out though, its faairly simple.
Reply:I have a "all mountain bike" also and ride on the street all the time. The only thing I would change if I were riding on the street ful time, would be the tires.
Reply:It'll be fine.....and lucky you, that's awesome! If it has really knobby tires, it won't pedal quite as easily or roll as quickly, but that's not a big deal. When you get some money you could buy a set of slick tires for it.....you can get a pair for as little as $35, maybe less.





You should be ok with the pedals, too....you could always buy a pair of cycling shoes that clip into the pedals if that's what comes on it. It's worth it to most people, but you don't have to ride that way. If the pedals that come on it are small and your feet get sore from riding in normal shoes, you can pick up a pair of cheapie flat pedals from Walmart or Target for about $10 or a little less.





If nothing else, be sure you lock that baby up and keep it safe! A good lock like the Masterlock Python or a strong u-lock is the best money you can spend on it....and a bottle of good quality chain lube from a bike shop. Everything else can probably wait for awhile.





Good luck with it....and enjoy the ride! :o)



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