I have a bike but is it suitable?

[holly1234]

Hello, thought I would update you all. I got some slicks for my mountain bike as suggested and the ride is much easier! Shaved a few minutes of my best time. Really enjoying cycling to work, helps that it is lovely weather though!
Thanks again for all your advice.
Holly

 

[Deleted member 42739]

Ditto Holly, finally changed my tyres for Schwalbe CityJet slicks, dropped the handlebars a little and went out for a ride this morning. Even in 15mph winds which I previously wouldn't have moved in; I zipped along. Thank you all so much! Here's hoping I get to some remotely decent distances soon!

 

[KneesUp]

Old mountain bikes with slicks are perfect commuters - they laugh at potholes, chuckle at riding off kerbs (when shared use paths have daft ends) and relish a short cut through the woods

 

[totallyfixed]

Old mountain bikes with slicks are perfect commuters - they laugh at potholes, chuckle at riding off kerbs (when shared use paths have daft ends) and relish a short cut through the woods

I guess that depends on your commute, for a hilly 46 mile round trip all on road a mountain bike is not ideal, but yes for shorter commutes no problem.

 

[Gravity Aided]

7 miles, each way, according OP. I rode 13 on a Hardrock over the weekend (because it's all I have with racks at the moment, and a grocery trip coincided with riding time)and it was no bother, empty or loaded.