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type of bikes for trail
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bj from il on 10/8/2007 9:43:18 PM:
I have a road bike can one use a road bike safely on the trail? What is the surface like Rough, smooth etc.

Thank-you
 
Paulie from Knoxville on 10/9/2007 10:23:57 AM:
A road bike will work, just make sure you have the right tires. Personally, I prefer a mt. bike because thats what I normally ride. The surface is packed crushed limestone and is fairly smooth but you may see a few rough spots along the way. Try this link-

http://www.bikekatytrail.com/faq.aspx#tires

Paulie
 
trinjboro from Jonesboro, AR on 10/10/2007 8:11:09 AM:
I've ridden the trail on all kinds of bikes. A hybrid works best, but a road bike is fine if you don't get a soaking rain. If you do, the surface gets "mushy" and narrow tires tend to sink in. If you have a nice road bike however, I'm not sure I would put it on the KATY as it will be covered with fine, white dust when you're through.
 
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