Originally Posted by
USAZorro
Fair enough. We're not uniformly rich, and we are encouraged to be "thrifty". The missionaries are directed to use MTBs though.
I think it makes sense...MTBs are probably the easiest attainable, easiest to ride, most versatile bang for your buck commuters. I think a lot of us forget that most non-cyclists prefer fat wheels and find anything skinny intimidating. They probably don't have time to find deals on used 3 speeds, so current MTBs are probably the least intimidating entry to cycling for most folks.