Comment Re:So wrong (Score 1) 1651
Theres plenty of cheap "hybrid" bikes (think mountain bike with thinner road tires) out there with flat bars that work great in the city. Or you can just pick up an old mountain bike off craigslist/thriftstore and put road tires on it.
The problem is most consumers get fat tire mountain bikes with dual suspension for the same reason they get SUVs, they think they're getting more for their money. Why get a small, light bike with thin tires, when for the same price you get a mean all terrain machine that'll be sure to impress the ladies.
If there were side by side road tests, people would pick the road/hybrid hands down; and then go and buy the fat tire mountain bike or the single speed cruiser anyway based on looks alone, never to ride again.