A Giant Escape RX 2 seems to be a good start since it's a solid start and dipped in Shimano. It's a road-leaning hybrid (it's cousin is the Seek which is more tanklike and offroady). See if you can roadtest one and get a feel for what style you like or how adventurous you want to be. I got a Seek since it's tires away from hitting the trails vs slicks for road.