Circumstances and the most suitable equipment vary, so you have to assess your own situation and personal preferences.
Different people have different opinions on what type of equipment is best. It’s kind of like with vehicles: some want a sedan, others insist on a truck or need an SUV, etc. For others, a bicycle can actually be best, or if in a crowded city with taxis and good public transportation combined with limited parking, no vehicle at all might be the way to go. Circumstances and the most suitable equipment vary, so you have to assess your own situation and personal preferences.