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It's the equative of buying an SUV thinking it does everything for you, but in reality the only advantage of such vehicles is that it move you from A to B with a bit more room than a normal family car, the rest is simply a complete waste.
People buy MTB because they think it give them the choice of off-road/on-road, while in reality they spend 90% of time on the road, and the 10% of time is simply bouncing about in Richmond Park.
Despite my recommendation of getting a hybrid that got everything they need or even a hybrid MTB that come with semi-slick 700c cyclocross tyre, suspension fork with a lock option, etc. they still went and buy a proper MTB and lots of accessories that cost more to convert the bike for riding on the road than an hybrid.