Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
Weird thread. Are you trying to decide which to buy? If so, they would be appropriate for different uses. The mtb for mtbing, short commutes, errands, etc. The road bike for longer rides, group rides, etc.
No, I already own both. I might just sell the Gazelle. I was trying to ascertain whether my type of cycling does or does not suggest that the MTB is a far superior choice not only for myself but for any cyclist like me: someone who doesn't race, doesn't do rides over 3 hours or very rare and then while loaded touring and does not do group rides either. That description and usage would likely fit a rather large % of cyclists, none the less many of them opt for racebikes/frames all the same.