Old 05-24-12, 11:59 AM
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On long rides, the main issue is seat comfort, and fit. Then main fit issue is position over the pedals. Normally MTBs are better for that. Comfort bikes are basically designed for people who don't ride bikes. Like major brands of beer are designed for people who don't like beer. Having said that, in older times geometry was more comfort like, so it can effective for you.

Seat wise, same thing. Comfort seating is mostly designed for people who are not riders or riding a long way. It feels good when you sit on it, but it is uncomfortable over the longer haul. Unfortunately the same is true, normally to a lesser extent, with even quality MTB seats. I have an 80 dollar Ti seat on my MTB, and it is real comfortable for about 40 miles. Brooks you can do 100 on every day.

If your MTB does edge your comfort bike out for the reason suggested, I would run slicks on it. That is what I run on my MTB. I only change to heavy treaded tires, when I go for the mud.
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