Adapting a hybrid to MTB

[Deleted member 39522]

Hi all,

Newbie living in Milton Keynes and looking to do some light(ish) MTB trial riding. Problem is that I have a hybrid, a Careers Subway to be precise and a limited budget so buying something new is not an option right now.

So, where do I start!!? Obviously some knobbly tyres but as the wheels appear to fairly thin (26 x 1.6) can you get decent tyres in this size?? Should I be thinking also about upgrading the brakes and poss changing to front suspension???

Thanks

 

[vickster]

A subway is pretty rugged in stock form, I would think it'll cope with some rougher stuff. Suspension is fairly recent, can't imagine it's needed...also I have no idea whether you can even fit suspension to the frame, disc brakes won't be possible. Buy a second hand HT? Sell the Subway to fund?

 

[Lilliburlero]

Fitting a Subway with front suspension? that`s a crazy idea

You`ll have no problem getting tyres for it, I`d leave the breaks alone and suspension could cost you a few quid. These Suntour xcm forks cost £60 (fitted after an accident) so I wouldnt bother if you`re on a budget. Have a look on gumtree for a cheap mtb

 

[Cycleops]

Fit some knobbly 2.0 tyres if you wish, it won't make much difference unless you regularly ride in heavy mud. That's it's you're finished!

 

[cyberknight]

Rode a grifter on all sorts of fields/off road stuff as a kid , cant see as its that much different .

 

[Deleted member 39522]

Brilliant, thanks for the advice guys. Think I'll just stick to the tyres and see how I get on with going off-road then go from there.

Guess it's time to hit eBay!

 

[wisdom]

You could try looking for some cyclocross tyres if you have slicks on.
The subway will take rough terrain fairly easily as vickster said they are rugged.