I've recently been doing mostly MTB trails riding instead or road riding (due to moving 5 minutes away from the Bunya State Forest & I just couldn't resist) but I've started to wonder in view of the increasing numbers of psychopaths & druggies on the road (http://tinyurl.com/ysvoxg) why I just don't stick to the trails all of the time? Offroad also has these advantages: * I don't have to get up early to beat traffic. * Wind speed or direction isn't a factor because I'm shielded by bush and traveling too slow most of the time for it to be too much of an assist or nuisance anyway. * I'm probably 10 times more likely to have a spill offroad but the injuries are likely to be 10 times less severe. * I can wear a camelback and still be a scene queen. :-) * Less likely to get punctures from bogan droppings
I grew up riding on the road so I'm not frightened in traffic or anything like that but common sense tells me that stuff happens. However, I really enjoy road riding. Yes, I love the bikes and I love the thrill of the faster speed but I can get that from MTBs to a similar extent so I'm not completely sure what the attraction is. I just know that it's there and won't be easy to shake (if I wanted to). I was going to buy a reasonable quality road bike when I reach my weight loss goal but I'm starting to think maybe I should be looking at a higher end MTB instead. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on which code other cyclists prefer and why, assuming of course you have access to both and have a choice.
I've recently been doing mostly MTB trails riding instead or road riding (due to moving 5 minutes away from the Bunya State Forest & I just couldn't resist) but I've started to wonder in view of the increasing numbers of psychopaths & druggies on the road (http://tinyurl.com/ysvoxg) why I just don't stick to the trails all of the time? Offroad also has these advantages: * I don't have to get up early to beat traffic. * Wind speed or direction isn't a factor because I'm shielded by bush and traveling too slow most of the time for it to be too much of an assist or nuisance anyway. * I'm probably 10 times more likely to have a spill offroad but the injuries are likely to be 10 times less severe. * I can wear a camelback and still be a scene queen. :-) * Less likely to get punctures from bogan droppings
I grew up riding on the road so I'm not frightened in traffic or anything like that but common sense tells me that stuff happens. However, I really enjoy road riding. Yes, I love the bikes and I love the thrill of the faster speed but I can get that from MTBs to a similar extent so I'm not completely sure what the attraction is. I just know that it's there and won't be easy to shake (if I wanted to). I was going to buy a reasonable quality road bike when I reach my weight loss goal but I'm starting to think maybe I should be looking at a higher end MTB instead. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on which code other cyclists prefer and why, assuming of course you have access to both and have a choice.
What do you enjoy the most? That's the key. I ride both (and track) and prefer road, but YMWV 🙂
I was going to buy a reasonable quality road bike when I reach my weight loss goal but I'm starting to think maybe I should be looking at a higher end MTB instead. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on which code other cyclists prefer and why, assuming of course you have access to both and have a choice.
Buy a good bike of each kind and you will enjoy both even more. I do both and it's 'horses for courses'. I find the fitness/exercise regime easier to manage with road riding, but then I have very quite country roads to do it on so it's much easier. Halcyon
I was going to buy a reasonable quality road bike when I reach my weight loss goal but I'm starting to think maybe I should be looking at a higher end MTB instead. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on which code other cyclists prefer and why, assuming of course you have access to both and have a choice.
Buy a good bike of each kind and you will enjoy both even more. I do both and it's 'horses for courses'. I find the fitness/exercise regime easier to manage with road riding, but then I have very quite country roads to do it on so it's much easier. Halcyon
Yep, get both, then look for the variants - SS/fixie roadie, duallie etc. You can't have enough bikes.
I've recently been doing mostly MTB trails riding instead or road riding (due to moving 5 minutes away from the Bunya State Forest & I just couldn't resist) but I've started to wonder in view of the increasing numbers of psychopaths & druggies on the road (http://tinyurl.com/ysvoxg) why I just don't stick to the trails all of the time? Offroad also has these advantages: * I don't have to get up early to beat traffic. * Wind speed or direction isn't a factor because I'm shielded by bush and traveling too slow most of the time for it to be too much of an assist or nuisance anyway. * I'm probably 10 times more likely to have a spill offroad but the injuries are likely to be 10 times less severe. * I can wear a camelback and still be a scene queen. :-) * Less likely to get punctures from bogan droppings
I grew up riding on the road so I'm not frightened in traffic or anything like that but common sense tells me that stuff happens. However, I really enjoy road riding. Yes, I love the bikes and I love the thrill of the faster speed but I can get that from MTBs to a similar extent so I'm not completely sure what the attraction is. I just know that it's there and won't be easy to shake (if I wanted to). I was going to buy a reasonable quality road bike when I reach my weight loss goal but I'm starting to think maybe I should be looking at a higher end MTB instead. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on which code other cyclists prefer and why, assuming of course you have access to both and have a choice.
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I was riding MTB before I started road, and I still generally prefer MTB riding. I have a fairly nice roady (older frame w/Ultegra bits), so I don't feel bike quality is affecting my opinions. MTBing is just more my thing. That said, I get out on the roady quite often as there is nothing like going for a nice long hill ride on back roads with the MP3 player going.
I think the answer is to get both a roady and upgrade your MTB 🙂. What are you riding at the moment, and do you feel it is holding you back? It might just be because I race MTB whereas my road riding is basically just training, but I tend to notice more difference upgrading my MTB than the roady. As long as it works and is comfy I'm not really fussed about the weight or other small performance benefits. If I had a few thousand to buy a roady I'd probably go Tiagra level and spend the rest on my MTB.
"Bleve" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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What do you enjoy the most? That's the key. I ride both (and track) and prefer road, but YMWV 🙂
Yep, I do love both and I wouldn't be trading one for the other but I would like to choose which one to put more effort and $$ into. I just retired my beater/ride to the shops bike (needs too many repairs) and made my "road bike" (a hybrid) more of a tourer/commuter so I can still use it for training duties as well as for all the chores. This leaves a gap now for a better/faster road bike but I can also see myself wanting to upgrade the MTB sometime within the next year. I guess a decision will present itself when the time comes and there's probably middle ground where I can have my cake and eat it too even if it's a slightly smaller cake...
I guess another question is that although I've always believed that statistically there is very little risk in road cycling, should I ever fall victim to that risk, are the consequences too great? And do I have a duty to my wife, kids & employees not to take that risk, however small & unlikely it may be? OTOH with that kind of thinking I shouldn't ever get into a car as I'm far more likely to come to grief with 4 wheels & petrol than I am on a bike. Case closed...
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I reckon you need both. With both, each bike will last longer, because some of the time, you'll be riding the other one.
Convert the freshly retired beater to SS, and you'll have three bikes, then all you need to do is plot your way to N+1 (again).
SS... hmmm... yes, the main problems are with the drivetrain after all... I guess I shouldn't be too hasty to toss it! But then it is an uncomfortable old POS and I think I'd rather a cruiser type frame for an SS project. Perfect for tootling around the Redcliffe peninsular on a Sunday afternoon with the kids in tow. Incidentally, I hate being ignorant but what exactly is meant by N+1? I've only ever seen it mentioned in this context in this group and googling doesn't really hit the nail on the head. About the closest I get to a definition that fits is "N+1 Redundancy ensures maximum uptime and continuous availability".
On Mar 30, 10:32 am, "OzCableguy" <[email hidden]>
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Incidentally, I hate being ignorant but what exactly is meant by N+1? I've only ever seen it mentioned in this context in this group and googling doesn't really hit the nail on the head. About the closest I get to a definition that fits is "N+1 Redundancy ensures maximum uptime and continuous availability".
In statistical jargon, N+1 = one more than the current number.
Incidentally, I hate being ignorant but what exactly is meant by N+1?
N+1 is the optimum number of bikes to own.
Basically, all of us would be happy if we had just one more bike. Except of course when we do, we're then pining for the next one.
I have the problem but more with motorcycles than bicycles. I have 5 motorcycles, and want #6 but the shed's very full. I've already re-shedded one at a friend's place in Adelaide, and I can either shed another there if he's game, or I have to.... sell one.
Only have the one bicycle but I admit I am wondering about trikes.
