I rode my mtb exclusively for years, mainly off road almost every weekend. Then I was in a car accident and I screwed up my lower back, off roading was not an option. eventually as I healed I started riding the paved mup near my house.

soon after that I replaced my knobbies with slicks for a smoother, quieter ride. By the time I was fully healed (2-3 years) It was obvious that skinnier tires and no suspension would be more efficient for the riding I was doing. which led me buy my first roadie, an 05 lemond tourmalet, and then my carbon dream.