how about these with a road bike giant defy 2, lots of climbing in mountainous trerain?
42576
They may be fine, but I would still prefer road shorts for alot of on off saddle climbing.
42577
I use them for both mountain and road biking--they are not very baggy hence fairly aerodynamic for mountain bike shorts. I am still confused that some people think that they are undersized; I am 5 ft, 7 in tall and weigh 155 lb, wear a 32 in inch pant, and the smalls fit just fine.
411671
They seem more of a road tire. I'm sure they'll work, but not as aggressive or thick as a mtn bike tire.
718037
Forgot sprocket count havr them on old schwinns contenental and tall mans varsity w/3 sprocket cranks. Haul grandkids in child seats so I like mountain bike cranks. Rivited large to nexy largest. Iweihh 350 & haul 75 more in grand kids. Have no problems with rivets. 2nd gear is 28. Biggest jump of all to 34.
291809
Yes, you may want to upgrade the shocks depending on the terrain you traverse.
98266
Yeah, but they are more made for the trail which I know they are great for, climbing up hills in when you get off the bike. On the road though, I feel like a road bike shoe would work better as there is no extra spiky tread that makes it harder to walk when you get off the bike on the road. They're quality though. As for pedals, look up Shimano clipless pedals and you can get a nice set for under 70 bucks. All Shimano pedals I've used are awesome.
2046056
You could run an all terrain tire such as Toyo Open Country AT2 or Nitto Terra Grappler if you would like or a mud terrain such as Toyo Open Country M/T or Nitto Trail Grappler
1216880
You can do anything, but why would you want to put on rough riding MTB tires? And where would you ride a tandem mountain bike??
1347393
Sure, I ride with a couple of folks who do. Keep in mind you need a mountain bike shoe then. Most people use them on mountain bikes though because they shed mud well. Any pedals work as long as you have the right shoes/cleats. Road shoes and their associated cleats are lighter, but mountain bike shoes and their associated cleats are better for walking in.
294002
I think this bike would be much too heavy for that purpose. You need a bike with a lighter frame. This is more a commuter road bike not suitable for competitive races.
1070770
It is probably a little higher tooth count than you would want on a road bike, it will work, but it's designed to go up steep hills in a off road setting with 34-36T. Road bikes are made for speed instead of climbing offroad terrain. Hope that answers it for ya
1590031
For sure. Great metal pedals. Just make sue it is the correct size for the bike.
461527
Btw. Yes these are typically used on a mountain bike but can also be a nice addition for riding big hills in KY. Most 30 speed tourers have these 11-32 to help when climbing hills with lots if weight. Hope this helps. Ps. I called my tech in boulder to see if this would work and he said no problem.
2101208
The Midmoor has tires that are a little over 1" wide. In my opinion too narrow for roads not paved or packed very hard. I would recommend a mountain bike.
2121801
yes, but the resistance not high enough to simulate climbing steep hill. I'm only 150lbs and I have to support good part of my body weight on the handlebar or there won't be enough resistance for a climb. For me, this is the biggest disappointment. Had I known, I would've gotten something else.
1036127
More than likely. I had a GIANT mountain bike and the pedals fit perfectly.
1788051
They are great for riding a "mountain bike" on pavement. Nice and smooth and quiet. They are very light and thin though, so off road use should be limited to well groomed trails. Rocks, thorns, or any other sharp terrain would be a killer.
1722937
It might be better to use one of shimanos models with a platform/sdp combo... If you don't get a good engagement on these there isn't much to pedal with.