[Skidmark]

Thats what I am calling how I am riding my Specialized Crosstrail. Its basicly a trail bike with high pressure tires. Riding on low traffic country roads. Some are dirt, pavment, not so good pavment, sections of sidewalk (never walkers), etc. I love to get it up to 15-17 mph with he cadence high and just enjoy the evening. Thats how I have been relieving my daily stress lately.

[smgordo13]

I do a lot of the same type of riding on my Crossroad. Works well for it.
I have a set of road tires I throw on it if I know I am staying on pavement and it ups my speed drastically. I can actually keep up with some of the road bikes when I am on the road tires.

[whitey818]

I have converted my old Univega mountain bike for commuting and light trails also. Threw on some Kendra Kwest tires and ride it every where, eventually need a rode bike but for now this has been working great till my distances start increasing past 20 or so miles round trip.

[Skidmark]

My crosstrail has tires that can be pumped to 85 pounds. Big time fun and a change of pace from the road bike.

[Packerbacker]

Originally Posted by Skidmark

Thats what I am calling how I am riding my Specialized Crosstrail. Its basicly a trail bike with high pressure tires. Riding on low traffic country roads. Some are dirt, pavment, not so good pavment, sections of sidewalk (never walkers), etc. I love to get it up to 15-17 mph with he cadence high and just enjoy the evening. Thats how I have been relieving my daily stress lately.

I just completed 54 miles on my 20 plus year old Timberline mt bike with knobby tires. I trained for 2 months on this bike with the exact same set up as I used for the event this past Sat. I dont think I cudv gone much further on this bike it wasnt the worst but my back hurt lol Next year is 75 mile but think will look for a road bike any suggestions? I live in the country bumpy roads lol