Stout says right up front that his primary mission is to serve cyclists in his store. That goes for even those who e-mail him simple questions. At least Brands Cycle translates the lingo for you. You can't kill the Street Bike. The thicker tires of a mountain bike make for smoother going on off-road trails, but it's less efficient than a street bike on pavement, making you pedal harder to accomplish the same thing.
Hybrid bikes try to balance the pluses and minuses of each.
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