There's no better or worse, just personal choices. Me, it's a hobby. I like 4 strokes, gas n go. I plan my trips by what fuel stations are nearby. 100 mile rides are easy, some less. FD's I like, reliable and easy to fix. Fair weather ride fo shoo, water is not your friend for tire roller slippage. Just my choice, no right or wrong. I enjoy putting a bike together, maintaining it. Not fixing it. If you spend more time working on it, then riding there's a problem. Always adjusting the brake pads, tire air, checking bolts, steerings tight etc. That's the safety part and I enjoy that.