Are road bikes more difficult to ride than mountain bikes?
Especially in terms of balance or is it the same?
Thanks
If you can ride one you can ride the other, I have both, the basic differences are the areas or Terrain you are riding. In terms of balance, some would say a mountain bike is somewhat harder to balance because of the slower speeds involved and the places you ride. Road bikes on the other hand are simple to balance but it’s the thing like cars, pedestrians and such you have to look out for, but they are no more difficult to ride.
I have a 21 speed Giant brand mountain bike, 3 high gears and 7 low. I only switch the low gear when I’m in first gear and trying to climb a hill. I only switch the high gear when the low gear is at its highest (otherwise the chain is guaranteed to fall off due to the angle). I have tried shifting while pedaling, while not pedaling, while not moving, while pedaling backwards, every way I can imagine, but for some reason the chain seems to fall off an awful lot. It’s a real time consuming pain to get it back on, and I end up with a lot of grease stains on my clothing and hands.
Should I be pedaling when I shift? Is it okay to shift down after stopping (to make it easier to start pedaling again)? What is it that is causing the chain to fall off while I’m riding?
Thanks a lot to anyone who can help me!
Yes, you should be pedaling when you shift.
Things I learned from the Sheldon Brown site below: I used to ride a higher gear (pushing) while climbing ala Jan Ullrich. I now spin ala Lance Armstrong 
I also didn’t know about "criss-cross" gears. Check out the site, it’s explained in simple terms.
Good luck!
To ride around the neighborhood OK, but for mountain biking it is a poor choice. Heavy, ill handling, low end components, and it never was intended for real off-road riding.
I bought a ‘94 Suzuki Intruder earlier this summer. I love the bike. My dads ridden it a few times and wants to get back into riding and really likes my bike. He wants to find somethign similar. My intruder is the 800 but the small version with the three gallon tank, its only like 440 pounds. He wants something with a slim small body and handlebars that curve back into you. I suggested a Yamaha V=Star as I love those bikes but he dind’t like it. What else is simiilar to my bike?
The Suzuki S83, its the exact same frame except it has a bigger 1400cc engine, or the Suzuki S50, same bike
dealers have tons of used S83’s going for almost nothing, I have seen 05’s S83’s selling for $3500, that’s a lot of bike for that money
All I have now is an old BMX bike I had since a kid. I think it is a standard-sized BMX bike, but I’m not sure if I would want to ride it because of its small size and the fact that it was probably designed for children.
What type of full-sized bikes are good for general riding and commuting? What brands are reputable?
There is a bewildering array of choices today. Let the professionals help you. Go to a bike shop and tell them where and how you want to ride as well as how much you have to spend. Let them match you up with the bike that best meets your needs. Then, and most important, test ride the bike. Go to other shops and see what they have to offer, making apples to apples comparisons. The business is very competitive. Let that work for you. If you try several bikes, one will just fit and feel better than the others. You’ll be able to tell that very quickly after sitting on it and test riding for just a few minutes. Buy that bike, regardless of the name on it. Name brands mean very little today because almost all bikes are made in just a few factories in Asia. The bike that fits and feels best is the one you will enjoy and use the most.
I’m interested in selling sporting goods possibly mountain bikes, skateboards, golf equipment, paintball equipment, etc. I’m thinking of doing both a brick and mortar and an internet site. Any advice would be highly appreciated!
why look for distributors when u can get it directly from the manufacturers ?? most of the stuffs u mentioned are manufactured in Asia so its better to go for the root directly than to the tree…….
I’m interested in selling sporting goods possibly mountain bikes, skateboards, golf equipment, paintball equipment, etc. I’m thinking of doing both a brick and mortar and an internet site. Any advice would be highly appreciated!
why look for distributors when u can get it directly from the manufacturers ?? most of the stuffs u mentioned are manufactured in Asia so its better to go for the root directly than to the tree…….
I am looking for a mountain bike to try and rehab my body from terrible sports injury. I don’t really have a clue about mountain bikes so I am looking for help? I give best answer asap thanks!
One with wheels.
I am looking for a mountain bike to try and rehab my body from terrible sports injury. I don’t really have a clue about mountain bikes so I am looking for help? I give best answer asap thanks!
One with wheels.
All two Wal-mart bikes which I bought recently started malfunctioning and don’t run. Any ideas where I can get good 26′ bikes that last, and are well made; not these Chinese cheaply made ones ?.
go to your local bike shop. they should range from about 300+ bucks. start with someting that suits your needs. I own a Klein, Specialized is good, everyone owns a Trek, Cannondale rocks, Gary Fisher is ok.