Originally Posted by
Deepcherry
I have different wheels for different uses, that way my favourite Kona CC gets to do touring and some trails.
The track going downhill from my house negates any possibility of putting slicks on my bikes. Some of these old lightweight and strong steel frames make excellent touring bikes too, they feel so much more alive than alum frames.
Gotta disagree on the touring bike thing. By 1993, the geometry of the mountain bike has changed significantly from 10 years earlier. The rear wheel had moved forward, shortening the chainstays, and the front end had steepened significantly. The changes were made for a more aggressive (and less stable) ride needed for off-road riding.
Touring bikes make excellent touring bikes (even aluminum ones). Mountain bikes make excellent mountain bikes. Trying to use one for the other’s purpose seldom results in desirable results.