any cyclists/roadies?

[mosesbotbol]

I'd consider getting a racing or touring bike if you plan to ride that kind of mileage. You lose a lot of energy riding a mountain bike like that.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I'd consider getting a racing or touring bike if you plan to ride that kind of mileage. You lose a lot of energy riding a mountain bike like that.

X 2....that is a lot of miles in 2 days on a MB....even with slicks.

Honestly, that is a lot of miles in 2 days for most people, even on a road bike. If you don't want to purchase new bikes, train for the entire time on the MB, trainer ect and then rent roadies for the ride, that may be an option?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by E.J.

X 2....that is a lot of miles in 2 days on a MB....even with slicks.

Honestly, that is a lot of miles in 2 days for most people, even on a road bike. If you don't want to purchase new bikes, train for the entire time on the MB, trainer ect and then rent roadies for the ride, that may be an option?

He's going to need some miles on a road bike before attempting a ride like that. The altered riding position will be too much without some saddle time.

[PeteSB75]

How much of a difference does it make, going from a MB to a road or touring bike? I'm riding a Specialized Crosstrail Sport with road slicks right now. This is only my second season riding, but doing pretty good getting into slightly longer distances. Doing a 50mi ride on Sunday. Would getting a road bike be worth the money?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Would getting a road bike be worth the money?

Think of bikes like cars. If going from point A to B quickly & efficiently is of concern, would you rather do it in a sports car or pickup truck?

The efficiency between a road bike and mountain bike is huge. Take a road bike out for a spin and you'll immediately feel the difference.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Take a road bike out for a spin and you'll immediately feel the difference.

Bingo.... It'll probably put a smile on your face as well....

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Think of bikes like cars. If going from point A to B quickly & efficiently is of concern, would you rather do it in a sports car or pickup truck?

The efficiency between a road bike and mountain bike is huge. Take a road bike out for a spin and you'll immediately feel the difference.

...and get a GOOD saddle, as well! If you do end up getting a road bike, I'd suggest going to a shop that actually fits you on the bike. Have them change the saddle to find one that is most comfortable for you. yes you'll have padding in bike shorts, but most stock saddles SUCK. When my wife got her bike, she went through 5 saddles before finding the one that felt best and fit her right.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

He's going to need some miles on a road bike before attempting a ride like that. The altered riding position will be too much without some saddle time.

Agreed....but in the end, it still would be a better alternative. Riding position be damned.... Though the position change would be significant, it would still be the better option IMO for that long a ride, even if getting on one for the first time ever.

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

How much of a difference does it make, going from a MB to a road or touring bike? I'm riding a Specialized Crosstrail Sport with road slicks right now. This is only my second season riding, but doing pretty good getting into slightly longer distances. Doing a 50mi ride on Sunday. Would getting a road bike be worth the money?

Night and day, MTB to Roadie... REALLY enjoy doing long supported rides with both & really don't have a favorite. Have even taking the MB on the work commute on occasion, but in the end, besides both being bikes, IMO, two different animals. I cannot speak to the touring cross-sport bikes, I have never even been on one.....