Well I started out on a mtb and am now a roadie. I have to say that I am better on the road than on the dirt. Its stupid I know but I can decend at 45+ on the pavment but have trouble going even 10 down hill on good dirt roads. But I do live in a remote part of northern Nevada and some days I can so a 30+ mile road ride and only see a couple of cars. Granted they are usually going over 70 but the are far and few between. Have to say a roadie at heart.
Dea