Originally Posted by
Axiom
The bike is a perfect fit; me and my brother are the same height and identical weight. And yes, it is the right kind of bike, however, I plan on buying another road bike in the future, so I'd rather save as much money as possible. The upgrades shouldn't cost more than $150, if that.
Then I would say "Go For It!"
I am of the opinion that there is no bike that is perfect for all conditions all of the time. A hybrid can be a nice complement to a road bike... Put wide tires and fenders on it and maybe even a rack and use it as a rain / utility bike and keep the road bike as the fun little red sports car that you take out on nice days for a fast, fun ride...