Mrs Steve and I both have hybrids. Mine's a 30-year-old Specialised and it still goes like a good 'un. Hers is a Trek. Nothing fancy. Bikes made for having fun on, on or off-road, and not for Lycra-wearing miseryguts to be seen on. I still wear baggy cycling shorts that I've had for yonks. There can be quite an entertaining sight to see thereby if I'm coming towards you head-on, but I care not a jot...