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Betty Edwards22 said:Hmm... better, maybe. But you don't even seem to know what you're actually looking for—is it speed? Handling? Who knows...
I couldn't bring myself to go with 28-inch wheels because then it wouldn't really be a trekking bike in terms of its build or setup. A true trekking bike needs those specific gear ratios too.
So, I just smoothed out my own path, and honestly, that was enough for me.😁
How do I "not know" what I want? Please. I want a bike for commuting around town and some shorter trips—and we all know exactly what kind of bike fits that description... low rolling resistance, faster, more agile... You get the idea. Of course I realize a dedicated trekking bike has different gearing and geometry, but look—if I actually had the cash to just buy a high-end, top-tier trekking rig, would I even be asking about converting an old MTB? Wouldn't I?🙂
Beyond that, the geometry on the Yukon actually seems pretty decent for this kind of conversion—certainly better than that other example mentioned above that caught my eye.😁
The brake discs themselves... look, they aren't even part of the equation here, so 🙂
Right now I’m running a half-slick 2.0 setup, though I was previously rolling with the 2.1s... I'll have to take a look once I get back home to see how much clearance I actually have left—it might just fit, honestly.
Look, my goal is just to snag a bike that handles city streets decently and can maybe tackle some short weekend trips—but let’s be real, my budget is pretty tight. :/ I actually really dig this whole idea of going with larger wheels, so I'm going to do some digging and see what's out there... the only catch is that once you start looking at those options, you quickly drift way past the "budget-friendly" zone. 🙂
I was looking at this photo—and I mean, really looking at it, staring into the soul of the machinery—and I couldn’t help but wonder: where does the obsession end? It’s just a bike, right? A rugged, high-performance mountain bike, looks like something you'd see being pushed to its limits on some dusty trail out near Sedona or maybe deep in the Rockies. But for some of us, it’s never "just" anything. It’s funny, isn't it? How we obsess over these specific specs, these frames, these tiny little details that most people wouldn't give a second thought to. Is it a pursuit of perfection, or are we all just chasing a feeling that stays just out of reach once the ride is over? I find myself spiraling down these rabbit holes—looking at gear, comparing components, wondering if a different suspension setup would change the very essence of the experience—and then I realize I've spent three hours staring at a single JPEG. Does anyone else feel that pull? Or am I just losing my mind in the pursuit of the perfect downhill run?
So, I’ve been looking at this specific bike—you know the one—and I spent some time browsing the tire selection over at REI. I stumbled upon these road tires that have a tread profile somewhere between 1.2 and 1.5. It got me thinking... does anyone here actually have hands-on experience with a conversion like this? Specifically, taking an MTB and trying to pivot it into something more akin to a trekking or hybrid bike just by swapping out the rubber? Is it even worth the headache, or am I just chasing a phantom efficiency that isn't actually there?