>>1630132the best hybrid is the kona dew for ~$650. still has no name wheelset/hubs, but no sus fork and no proprietary shit. the tektro mech discs are fine, better than shit hydro anyway. altus is good for what it is, but the gearing on the new dew is shit - 8 speed 11-34 with a 36/22, way under geared imo. i use 44/34 on mine.