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Yeah, I should have included the Jamis Coda in my post. It is kinda a cross between a fitness hybrid and a standard hybrid. It is heavier than other fitness hybrids and would be the only one on that list with a suspension seat post (always changeable if you don't like it). It also has the thinnest & highest pressure tires, which could be a negative on a gravel bike trail. My other quibble with it is that it uses SRAM SX4 derailleurs and those can be problematic - I usually recommend going no lower than their 5-level components.
But as many really like the ride of steel, I would check it out if possible.
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