Can you put road gears on a mountain bike ?

Question

Im riding to Temecula from Sherman oaks and i snapped my road bike ?I've done it 2x already and the mountain bike (specialized enduro ) gears scare me a bit Im on a low budget help

Answer 1

I've considered changing the my big chain ring for something with more top end speed, but I'm fairly lousy at those tiny adjustments regarding derailleurs. The bike is mostly geared for power. If you are fairly good at the adjustment thing, maybe that one component could help your road ride? If not, you might be able to pick up some narrower semi-slick or slick tires (with tubes, 'cause the 2"+ sizes might not fit the skinny tires and those pesky cactus thorns can be very sneaky) and help the road performance a bit. This would be an easier, minor and temporary alternative to re-gearing. Otherwise the full conversion to road gears may require some extensive modifications with front gears, rear cassette, and derailleurs/shifters/cables and sometimes brake adjustments, depending on your system.

Answer 2

Can... But i personally wouldn't/

Answer 3

Gears are nothing to be afraid of. Confront your fears as a man and ride you MTB, my 7 year old daughter rides one, she's fearless.

Answer 4

You snapped your road bike?

TBH, If you can snap your bike, I wouldn't trust the rest of the components on that bike either...

Answer 5

Sure you can, Bridgestone USA some years ago built 26" wheeled "city" bikes. Basically and Mt. bike with street slick tires and slightly higher gear ratios. Also, Ten or so years ago a local bike racer (Former Pres. of the Penn State Team) raced a Bridgestone MB-0 With slick tires and larger front chain rings, 56 tooth I believe.

You must be CAREFUL if your increase the size of your front chain ring. The chain may be to short and if you shift into the big ring up front and the larger ring(s) in back you could rip the derailleur off. So, plan on changing your chain when you change the ring.

FYI, you should change your chain every year to keep from wearing out your rear cogs and front chain rings.

Plus get your local bike shop to help you. Let's be safe!