Originally Posted by
fuzz2050
Quite honestly, I don't need my commuting bike to take a four foot jump, or navigate a skree slope, or handle any of the free riding in that video. I don't know about you, but I commute in a city, the streets are paved, and while they might be rougher than I like, the potholes don't justify 8 inches of suspension.
A mountain bike is purpose built just like a road bike; you can you it
outside of its purpose, but it will be sub optimal.
You're absolutely correct, Fuzz!
However, my point is that the MTB can successfully meet the challenge of commuting on any surface, including paved roads, too. Sure, it might not arrive when the rest of the city's roadies get there, but it will get there! That's what makes it more versatile. The fact remains that the MTB will arrive at any city destination, but road bikes and hybrids, can't always arrive at mountainous destinations, because they're not as versatile.
- Slim
