Anybody got any tips

[commutercallum]

Basically at the moment im riding a mountain bike in place of a road bike at the moment and i have noticed quite a big diffrence in getting up to speed quicker does anybody have any tips for how to get up to speed quicker on a mountain bike and a good way of maintaining your speed on the road?

 

[Globalti]

Fit slick tyres. You'll be amazed at the difference.

 

[commutercallum]

Fit slick tyres. You'll be amazed at the difference.

Do you mean fit road bike tyres?

 

[Globalti]

Er, well, yes, but in 26" size and about 1.5" wide. No tread.

 

[ColinJ]

And lock out the suspension, if you can. If you can't, make it as stiff as you can.

 

[commutercallum]

Maybe i'll try that thanks for the advice

 

[commutercallum]

And lock out the suspension, if you can. If you can't, make it as stiff as you can.

How do you lock out the suspension on a mountain bike?

 

[daSmirnov]

Usually there's a screw or handle at the top of the forks. Turn it until the suspension doesn't move.