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JamieM posted 1 week ago.
If it's strictly for commuting on a fairly good surface, the 8000 will certainly work but there maybe a better choice.
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/mountain_hardtail/xo/xo1/
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/bike_path/fx/76fx/
Either would probably pedal better on the path.
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silvrtoy posted 1 week ago.
JamieM............thanks for your reply. I have recently heard about slicks being used on Mt. Bikes to lessen the drag on flat surfaces. I'll go back to the bike shop this weekend and look into it more.
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ChunkyB posted 1 week ago.
I can tell you this. I recently got a road bike, and I noticed a much greater difference in drag going from a mountain bike with knobbies to a mountain bikes with slicks than I noticed going from a mountain bike with slicks to a road bike. I honestly couldn't believe how much of a difference the slicks made. It was awesome.
I say get whatever bike feels the best for you, and then throw some slicks on there for the commute. It's actually not too hard to switch them either, if you want to go on a trail ride after work or whatever. Anyways, slicks = good.
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seajay posted 3 days ago.
You might also consider something like the Gary Fisher Kaitai. A nice mix of some off road ability (Most rail/trail firmer non technical trails)with the speed potential of the 700c wheels and option of a real road tire if you want it. They sell like crazy to people wanting one bike to do a bit of everything on. There are a couple models at 3 price points.
I'm new to this Forum and have a question. I have been riding to work for the past year now (16 miles) round trip on a Raleigh Passage. The ride is good now that a Rail To Trails has been completed. I have been looking at a Trek 8000 hard tail. The bike itself is comfortable but I don’t know how the Mt. tires will react on the paved surface. I don’t want to end up having to work harder with more drag then I have now. Is this a good choice for a commuter. Thanks for any advice.