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Road bikes are used on hard surfaces, where a slick tire will give the most traction/friction with the least rolling resistance. MTBs are intended to be used off road, where knobbly tires are needed to dig into the sand/dirt/mud in order to provide traction/friction.
It's the same reason behind jeeps and 4x4 cars having much knobblier tires than ordinary road cars.
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Why do mountain bikes which are designed to be used off-road have much rougher tires than racing bicycles which are designed to be used on an even surface?
On a smooth surface the best traction and lowest rolling resistance is had from smooth tires. On an uneven or soft surface, like mud and sand a treaded tire offers the best traction, and the poor rolling characteristics is a trade of you have to live with.
What is the difference between mountain bikes and other types of bicycles/?
mountain bikes have thicker and larger tires. They usually have more heavy duty springs.
Is it gay for a boy to like bikes better than girls?
no to mountain bikes and trick bikes but yes to the ones called "street bikes" with flat edged tires
Why do bicycle tires have different tires to normal tires?
Bikes styles all have different tires to suit terrain. There are road racing tires, cruising tires, off-road tires and many different wheel sizes too.
What is the best mountain bike tires for the 18 speed mountain bike?
There are a few good mountain bikes tires that would suit a 18 speed bike. I would go to a bike store and ask.there's different tires for what type of riding you doing but everyone have their own way they like their bikes from handle bars to tires. There's no best part. It's just what's good for you
What are some of the different types of bikes that are available?
You could check at a local bike store. There are BMX bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes. The main differences are the types of tires, suspension, and brakes.
What is the difference between cycling bmx cycling mountain bike cycling road or cycling track?
bmx= small trick bikesmountain= small trails, thick tires (more dirty and muddy), fresher airroad= thin tires, faster speed, dealing with traffic!track= indoor circular track banked like this --> / (not that steep!) (about 300m circumference)Bmx Bikes are designed for trick riding and urban ridingMountain Bikes are designed for off road travel such as hills mountains, fields and tow pathsRoad Bikes are built for speed and long distance racing with lightweight frames and thin tires to reduce road drag.Track Bikes are similar in design to road Bikes but have no breaks and are designed for riding and racing indords on wooden tracks with curved banking,
What are treadless racing tires called?
Treadless racing tires called are slicks.
What is a mountain bike?
A mountain bike is basically a bike meant to be strong enough to be ridden off road. It's overall stronger and has wider tires than other bikes.
What is the difference between a mountain bike and a ten speed?
A cruiser bike is a bike that gives an upright riding postion, is usually blinged out, and is ridden rather sedately. MTBs are available in several different versions(XC, AM, DH), but basically they're about providing a compromise between ruggedness and rideability. Mountain bikes have much knobblier tires and usually have suspension, which is rarely available on cruisers. Mountain bikes are also used competitively.
Why do road bikes have thin tires?
Road bikes have thin tires because they are operating on smooth surface and should be light.
Why do mountain bikes have flatter tires with a rough tread?
For better traction. Street bikes are made to ride on concrete and tarmac. Pretty much the same terrain everywhere. Mountain bikes are made to ride on dirt, mud, gravel, sticks, rocks, grass - and to get traction on those types of surfaces you need a wider, knobblier tire.
