Originally Posted by
Jaeger99
Well you obviously know what he wants better than he does - good for you. Hybrids can and do have attributes that bring them closer to a MTB or to a road bike. Not everyone who wants suspension forks on their hybrid should "just buy a MTB". Not everyone who wants skinnier tires and the option for a lower hand position should "just buy a road bike". Hybrids can and do accommodate such features. Thankfully, we each get to make these decisions for ourselves.
Actually, I am just trying to understand why someone who wants drop bar extensions on a hybrid wouldn't just want drop bars, which are far more functional (can shift and brake from the drops) and aesthetically pleasing. As for suspension on a hybrid, I have strong views on that as well, but in general I agree. If you ride terrain so rough that you need suspension, then a mountain bike or 29er makes sense rather than a hybrid with suspension.