Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Which hybrid? Look at the examples I provided. The comfort bike isn't going to do all that well on on the road nor will it do very well if you travel off-road since the geometry is rather relaxed. The more road bike like hybrid is just plain gonna suck on irregularities and disruptions because the tires are too narrow and the bike is too road bike like for dealing with much roughness.
In my case, Specialized Crosstrail. Does everything I need it to in the environments I ride and and the distances I travel (generally <10 miles). Not everyone has the same concept of what "Do[ing] all that well on the road" is.