Cross-Terrain Crossovers: The 9 Best Hybrid Bikes

Specialized Sirrus

The Sirrus typically comes frill-free, though it’s hugely popular in bike shops and comes ready to gear up for the hard road ahead. The highly upright riding stance is comfortable for the short or long haul, giving you the ability to survey all around you, though it can also be a bit awkward if you want to lay down some rubber. Being able to outfit it with all the mudguards, racks, or panniers without any modification is handy, and all the accessories are Shimano, bearing the mark of quality, even if the shifter is the mountain-bike friendly Altus, which isn’t quite as dynamic as the Acera. Purchase: $500