The Burro is designed for super-technical terrain. They're basically trials bikes with longer legs. They use ultra-low gearing and geometry designed for maneuverability at walking speeds. What really sets this bike apart, though, are it's tires. The Burro uses 19x3-inch trials tires. It's this difference that makes the Burro a better choice for doing any sort of extended riding, as its wheels are much lighter. This isn't the kind of bike you use if speed is an issue; it is designed for those kinds of trips when you don't know where you're going or when you'll be back-the kind of trips that start with, "You know, I've always wanted to try riding to..."