Thread: Do you ever think people overcomplicate this?
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Old 04-14-15 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CliffordK
There is no one-size-fits-all.

A smooth tire MTB may be fine for a 2 mile commute, but I certainly wouldn't suggest it for those riding 10+ miles.
I agree that one size doesn't fit all but I disagree on the mountain bike. Not only do I use one for 10+ mile (one way) commutes, I do them with knobbies on the bike. Nothing freshens up a commute like a little variety and I use the mountain bike to off-road to and from work. Yes, it is slightly slower but that's not the point. Doing something different and maybe having some fun is the point.
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