The FX line may not be a hybrid of MTB and road bikes, but so are all other manufacturer's hybrids. Maybe they should all be called "bike with 700C wheels and flat bars".

How are they not versatile? The fatter tires make them more suited for bad roads and light trails. The upright position lets you check your surroundings better. The low gears allow access to steeper inclines. Yes, they are slanted for road use, but that's what most of us have outside our front doors.

I have a road bike also, but for the moment, the hybrid is seeing more mileage from commuting, weekend rides with friends, and fitness rides over local craggy bike paths. Yes, it's slower, but sometimes speed isn't everything.