I have a 90's Raleigh M-Trax 6000R which runs great on the road and was a real cheap option to get into road bikes.
However, in order to stay alive round where I live (heavy traffic on one main road) it's safer to use quiet roads but these are linked by dirt tracks (unsuitable for skinny wheels/tyres).
Rather than keep getting off my bike on dirt tracks I would prefer to keep riding so thought of partially converting the bike to Cyclo-Cross style (wider wheels/tyres).
Has anyone done this - is it possible?
I know I could ride my MTB anywhere instead but the road bike is so much quicker on tarmac and don't really want to slow down on longer rides!
However, if I do convert, will the cyclo-cross tryes lose the "road" advantage?
Help!!!!
However, in order to stay alive round where I live (heavy traffic on one main road) it's safer to use quiet roads but these are linked by dirt tracks (unsuitable for skinny wheels/tyres).
Rather than keep getting off my bike on dirt tracks I would prefer to keep riding so thought of partially converting the bike to Cyclo-Cross style (wider wheels/tyres).
Has anyone done this - is it possible?
I know I could ride my MTB anywhere instead but the road bike is so much quicker on tarmac and don't really want to slow down on longer rides!
However, if I do convert, will the cyclo-cross tryes lose the "road" advantage?
Help!!!!