Let's say if you compared someone who wanted to take occasional short trips maybe 30 miles one way then 30 miles back would only be 60 miles over a weekend. Then compared that to someone doing much longer distances continously. Would the much longer distances really require different gear like Shimano Deore LX or XT hubs instead of Shimano 2200 or Sora (or Shimano Altus) hubs? Or, even different saddles like needing a Brooks saddle instead of a more regular saddle? Will your tire requirements be way different?