Originally Posted by
maltess2
Hello, I am deciding between two bikes for conmuting, the main use would be 3 to 4 mile per day, bike lane and occasional potholes, sidewalks etc. Is there a difference of using a MTB group set vs a Race bike gropup set? in this case Sram x7 vs Shimano Tiagra
Best regards
MTB parts are cheaper and easier to find. Better "bang for the buck". Road parts (and bikes) are nicer to ride on good roads where it is smart to ride fiast in the first place. For urban areas and short commute, MTB is the best choice I think. For commuting in general.