They both have their positives, and negatives. You can take a stand on either side of the rift between the gearheads and the SSFG crowd, but ultimately, neither side has all their ducks in a row, and neither is wrong.
If you want a good workout, both styles offer something. If you want something that can be used for more vicarious activities, both of them will work.
It's up to you, nothing anybody says on the interweb should dictate how you fund your addiction, in the end, just have at least 1 wheel and a human being-powered motor and you'll find nirvana.