Hybrids Don't climb well
Hi I have a Giant Cypress and was unable to get up hills despite having 24 gears.
I went and got an old Raleigh frame, built up a touring setup and i now have no problems with hills.
It seems the relaxed frames of hybrids are better for flat road riding
So check frame angles with bike shop or online also if you want to put a rack on the bike beware of short wheelbase road racers as you will hit your heel on the pannier