Help, converting a mountain bike to a road bike? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

08-31-2004, 02:00 PM

Hi,
I have an old mountain bike my brother-in-law gave me. I'm interested
in converting it to a road bike to use as a commuter but don't know if
that's possible. Would I need to just change the wheels, tires, etc?
I'm looking to keep my costs to a minimum in terms of buying parts.
Finally, in case you haven't figured out I'm a total bike novice, how
extensive would it be to change the parts? Would I be better off
selling the bike and buying a road bike? And suggestions would be
welcome!
Thanks much,
Jack