>>1066754> MTBs are always piloted by obese people and extreme casuals, probably because fatties are afraid of breaking a lighter bike, and casuals think that road bikes look "gay"These people are not mountain bikers, just like if they wouldn't be roadies even if they were on road bikes, or BMXers if they were on BMXs. They are freds no matter what the type of bike, posers.
However if we look at the real roadies, the ones who ride for fun, for fitness, or to compete, they will on average be weaker than mountain bikers and have worse handling skills. It's understandable, road cycling doesn't require much beyond decent endurance fitness. It's like comparing long distance runners to free runners.
I'm not even saying this to be offensive, just stating facts. As a mountain biker I will gladly admit that most roadies are much fitter than me, but I don't get all butthurt about it.
