Hi anybody got any experience riding a mountain bike in IS? I'm planning to ride one by modifying my mountain bike with slicks. Any tips?
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:00 am
BigMac
Joined: 22 Jun 2007
Posts: 20
I have a few frens who has ridden MTB for interstate successfully. Just use those 1.4 slicks and get the lightest wheel possible. Get into training becoz it is about endurance and taking meals regularly to avoid cramps. I know of a few goinf for IS2007 using MTB this year too
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:33 am
Chooper
Joined: 29 Jun 2007
Posts: 4
BigMac...thanks. Thats good news...got ppl to suffer together! Hehe! I'll be upgrading my old hardtail to slick tires and new tranmission for the IS. After that I'll join one of those night rides for training.
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:38 pm
BigMac
Joined: 22 Jun 2007
Posts: 20
No prob Chooper,
See u around in the nite rides.[/quote]
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:33 am
fmkyfc
Joined: 04 May 2007
Posts: 36
Hi Chopper
I have been riding my 24 speed hardtail MTB on every interstate except last year ( I did not go as I was away on assignment). Should not be a problem if you put on the slicks. The smaller the better. I think I use a 1.2 slicks on mine. If you have a cromoly frame better compliance than alu so ride will be more comfortable.
Mtb'ing the Interstate
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:32 pm
donz
Joined: 04 Jan 2007
Posts: 18
Location: KL
Many riders have done so. Last year, Rob took his full sus up to Cameron Highlands.
Choose 1.2 slicks for least resistance and build up your endurance and toughen up your butt leather with PCC Sunday and nite rides. The fitter u r, the more enjoyable is the ride.
I rode up to Penang from KL in IS97 ( i think) on a mtb in 2 days. wasn't fit so I suffered; but it can be done.
Cheers
Don
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:59 pm
Chooper
Joined: 29 Jun 2007
Posts: 4
1.2 eh....try to get it la but most rim manufacturer recommend 1.5 and bigger. 1.2 safe ah?
Haiya bike shop haven't started work on my bike yet! Target to hit the roads this Friday. Now i go train on the trainer. Today interval training!
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:12 am
fmkyfc
Joined: 04 May 2007
Posts: 36
Hi I hv been using 1.2 for 3 or 4 interstates already no problems at all so far.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:35 pm
Chooper
Joined: 29 Jun 2007
Posts: 4
fmkyfc wrote:
Hi I hv been using 1.2 for 3 or 4 interstates already no problems at all so far.
Alrite got my bike built already. Using 1.25 tires. Will post the pic if can.
*Update here the pic
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:27 am
fmkyfc
Joined: 04 May 2007
Posts: 36
Wow, looks like it is ready to fly ! Great looking set up.
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Using 1.25 tires. Will post the pic if can.
