Mountain Bike Street Setup

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4 жыл бұрын

If you have a mountain bike that you want to ride on the street, here is how to set up your mountain bike to be the perfect street bike with some MTB hacks. Your mountain bike makes a great street bike, especially if you’re riding in a city with a lot of curbs and potholes. Mountain bike is much more stable and safe than a road bike on rough urban roads. To set up your mountain bike to ride on the street, you will need some smooth or slick road tires, and some fenders, and you’ll need to make sure the brakes are good enough for the street as well. Slick mountain bike tires make a big difference in how fast you can go on pavement. You will also want a comfortable seat, and you want to set up the handlebars so you can sit up and see what’s in front of you. In this video I show you how I modified my mountain bike so that it is a better street bike in the city. This is a mountain bike to street bike conversion.
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@markymarknj 2 ай бұрын

I just had my bikes refurbished, and I bought a couple of used ones my LBS took in on trade. My MTBs have Continental Contact City Plus tires on them. I wanted to go with the old Town & Country tire, but Conti isn't making it anymore; that's right, after decades in production, the Town & Country has been discontinued. My LBS thought that these tires were the most similar, modern Continental tires available, so that's what they fitted to my MTBs. I'm happy with them, as they're well suited to the street, bike paths, canal paths, hardpack, and an occasional meadow. My days of getting down and dirty on the trails are gone. The Contact City Plus is also ebike rated, so you know it's robust. For the kind of riding this retired guy does, the Continental Contact City Plus is a great tire. I LOVE 'EM!

@hoohoohoblin 2 ай бұрын

It definitely makes sense to go with a lighter and sturdy street tire than riding knobby tires on the street. Keep riding!

@markymarknj 2 ай бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin definitely! I don't know if my tires are the lightest; they're e-bike rated and they're rated for 50 kph. I got 'em because they're durable and less prone to get flats. Though I carry a repair kit with me, I don't want to use it if I don't have to.

@25inspector 2 жыл бұрын

Those thick thick slicks are fantastic! I commuted for 10 years on an old Norco Pinnacle rigid frame. I had street slicks on it, Planet Bike fenders, a back rack with a bag and a good couple of lights. Worked very well for me. The mountain bike ate up the pot holes and nasty road and pathway conditions, no trouble jumping curbs and was very reliable, although not as fast as the roadies, but way more comfortable and durable than a road bike.

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I would gladly sacrifice some Speed for comfort, safety and reliability.

@ThaGlittersAintGold 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good. I just got my first mountain bike, a GT hand-me-down from a buddy. I live in a residential neighborhood and don’t get out to the trail as much as I’d like. Those tires would be a sweet alternate setup for mine so I could capitalize on in-town riding. Thanks for sharing

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I think you’ll really like them. There faster, quieter and smoother than knobby tires.

@MrNoFear26 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet setup!

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@friedsin4661 Жыл бұрын

Nice review 👍 thanks you 😁

@benphillips1149 2 жыл бұрын

hydraulic brakes are so so so good. even cheap ones. set them up right and they are tough as old boots

@peterwilliamson4296 Жыл бұрын

The little front ring is a game changer if you are commuting in hilly cities so I agree, a mountain bike with road style tires makes a lot of sense.

@hoohoohoblin Жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s definitely the most versatile bike you can have in the place with Hills.

@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 7 ай бұрын

I’m in the middle of a retro-build and love your setup.

@hoohoohoblin 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I hope it works out for you. At my age, I just wanna be comfortable, and I don’t care if I’m fast or slow.

@bobbyjoesugar 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea if you already have a MTB you want to make upgrades to. If you just want something that’s ready to ride and super comfy, I just recommend getting a Sedona DX or a cypress, they start out at the $400-$500 range

@JasonLawrenceNoel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video!!!

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@TurcoKeremit 2 жыл бұрын

Looks hella cool, great job

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@skippyyoung7872 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. 👍

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@raffpianta6791 3 жыл бұрын

Those mudguards though 😂

@NB_NB_NB 3 жыл бұрын

This looks the perfect set-up for me, mid 40s and prefer an upright position.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

It definitely makes a difference to be able to sit up straight.

@GrnArrow092 3 жыл бұрын

I have a set of Kenda Kiniption street tires on my 2011 Cannondale F7. When I bought my bike, I realized that the Kenda Nevegal tires that came with it weren't going to work for me. The treads on the Nevegal tires were so aggressive and there was so much rolling resistance when riding on the streets. I knew that I was never going to do some serious trail riding on it since it only cost me $500 (entry level MTB), so the Kiniption tires were the better way to go since I was using it primarily for transportation and the smoother tread made my bike easier to ride.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me. Standard knobby tires are terrible on the street. There are some hybrid version that have a smooth part in the middle and knobs on the sides for people who want to ride on the street and also corner in the dirt.

@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy 2 жыл бұрын

I got 2 herniated discs in my back so I can relate to the riding position thing. I just ordered a downhill bar for street use, just to get a bit more rise on the grips. I'm considering a suspension seat post too, like a Cane Creek Thudbuster.

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

That suspension seat is a good idea. Also, even a cheap full suspension mountain bike would give you a nice comfortable ride on the street as well.

@ACoustaDC 4 жыл бұрын

Good Info!

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is the perfect tired old man set up. Comfortable to ride, and much more fun than an exercise bike in front of the TV.

@tamusbaby 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@tamusbaby 3 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin can you tell me what brand are you riser bars? I could totally use these. Thank You

@haroldpruitt8207 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Thanks !!!

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@reynaldorivera7641 3 жыл бұрын

The handlebar set up has me laughing , but whatever works right

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It is ugly, but it feels a lot better on my back and neck to sit up straight.

@bobbyjoesugar 3 жыл бұрын

My giant Sedona DX looks really goofy, but I love how comfortable it is, the embarrassment of being seen on it is worth the embarrassment for me, especially whenever I’m just going for a cruise around town. That being said, I also have a dedicated MTB and roadie

@uncrunch398 Жыл бұрын

IOW, IRT brakes. Go to a highly rated bike shop to get a highly rated hydro kit installed. If you want what needs the least frequent adjustments. Unless your mechanical are self adjusting.

@hoohoohoblin Жыл бұрын

The mechanical brakes work fine, and I’ve learned how to adjust them. Unfortunately, they don’t adjust themselves. I’ve had problems with cheap hydraulic brakes, so if I was going to upgrade, I would definitely go with something that’s proven to work really well.

@fdghn4567 10 күн бұрын

I have a 29er that came with hydraulic brakes and I'd already decided to change them for cable brakes, I'm riding urban but if I go on a bike trip it's more space saving to pack a couple of spare cables than a bleed kit and fluid, plus if a hose ruptures I'm not likely to carrying those. I've also just got some Thickslick comp's for a 27.5 mtb, just waiting for the new wheels to put them on. Getting back to the brakes, I have to look at it in a sense that if a brake fails it's not going to make much difference which type it is other than sorting the issue out.

@hoohoohoblin 9 күн бұрын

That’s good thinking. It’s definitely a lot easier and lighter to carry some cables than a whole bleed kit.

@brosettastone7520 3 жыл бұрын

nice bike man! I like a similar style of a mountain bike but with road worthy tires. I like a LITTLE tread on my tired tho because the path i take has gravel parts and paved parts , but I'm not a fan of the ultra skinny road style bikes at all so uncomfortable

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There are a lot of great tires with a little bit of tread that still roll really fast available.

@eskoduzzit5076 2 жыл бұрын

How do the tires run on the beach paths?

@kamuelalee 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. How do you do on mtb climbs up steep paved city streets?

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

It is fine. The low gear is low enough to go up the steepest hills. There is a big steep hill between me and the beach that I ride every time, and I can get up it in the lowest gear.

@calex6294 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. I was wondering what is the usual speed you're going around on this bike ?

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

When I go for rides on the bike path, the fastest I’ve ever been able to do is 15 miles an hour over 90 minutes. Most of the time I’m going between 10 and 15 miles an hour, probably averaging about 12.

@calex6294 3 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin I thought I'm just slower but I guess mountain bikes are not really meant for speed like road bikes. Thank you for sharing sir.

@jamesgibson3242 2 жыл бұрын

If you ride in the LA River have you ever taken the river route from Rosemead around Whittier Narrows to Long Beach? I have done that three times. It's about 25 or so miles each way. It's fun but won't do it again because it's not as exciting that I have gone three times already.

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried that trail. I ride on the Bayona Creek from Marina del Rey to Culver City.

@homesteadstories3876 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Quick question. When upgrading to the slicks, did you also have to replace the inner tube at the same time? I'm looking at swapping out the mountain bike tires on my gt agressor pro.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t change the tubes. I use the same ones that I was using with my knobby tires.

@shawnkane1980 3 жыл бұрын

Ill try this set up. So ill only buy the tires and re-use my inner tube. Thank you sir. From Doha, Qatar! CHEERS!!!

@undefined9725 3 жыл бұрын

@@shawnkane1980 did it work?

@noot7109 3 жыл бұрын

How do slick tires like this handle on sidewalks? There's almost NO road I can ride in my area due to high traffic levels at high speeds, so I'm on the sidewalk, like anyone else who commutes by bike around here , and I've got mountain bike tires on a front suspension bike like yours and I feel like they're slowing me down ... But at the same time , I think slick tires would perform badly on all the sidewalk cracks i'm riding over and sidewalks i'm jumping off, etc. And probably all the flat's I'd get from all the trash people leave on sidewalks around here.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

They work great on the sidewalk. They have a lot of grip. They are also extra thick, so you don’t have to worry about getting a flat tire.

@shirlyiang969 3 жыл бұрын

hye,what size of your slicktyre and is it tubeless?

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

It is 27.5 x 1.95, And it uses an inner tube.

@garryruggiero5849 3 жыл бұрын

What size tires do have I am riding a 07 Specialize stump jumper

@garryruggiero5849 3 жыл бұрын

26 inch

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

They are WTB Thickslick tires. They are 1.95 width.

@obionemoreslice2479 Жыл бұрын

Whats the wet weather performance like?

@hoohoohoblin Жыл бұрын

It’s way better than you think it would be. I used to ride slick road racing bike tires in the rain, and they were fine. This bike has much more surface area than a road bike, so it works great even in the rain.

@christianmeade7831 3 жыл бұрын

What brand and product are those bar extender ends?

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

They were made by Bontrager. I have a link to some cheaper brand of bar ends in the description as well.

@christianmeade7831 3 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin ok. Thank you.

@justingamino3082 3 жыл бұрын

what size are the thickslicks

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

27.5 x 1.95

@tomyrobinson3196 7 ай бұрын

How many mph or kph did you gain after converting the bike?

@hoohoohoblin 6 ай бұрын

I didn’t test it before, so I’m not sure, but it definitely feels a lot faster when the tires are pumped up to maximum pressure.

@jaysparky1464 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of diamondback is that?

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

Diamondback Axis.

@mohamadnasiralzaabi2752 2 жыл бұрын

I am 12 and unfortunately I don't have access to a road bike in my size so instead I use my little moutain bike

@jamesgretsch4894 2 жыл бұрын

Live on the wrong side of the tracks! LOL. Just kidding.

@hassanjamal4212 3 жыл бұрын

How fast compared to road bike

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

I did a comparison video where I rode as fast as I could for half an hour. I could do 15 miles an hour on the mountain bike and a little over 17 miles an hour on the road bike.